General insurance
Allianz General Malaysia Q3 revenue rises, motor segment expands
Allianz General Malaysia Q3 revenue rises, motor segment expands
Total assets grew 7.8% YTD to $6.15b.
114 million Indonesians insured in H1 2024, up 28.4%
Bancassurance generated the highest premium income at $2.33b.
Taiwan's general insurance to grow 6.8% annually to 2028
The industry is forecast to grow by 9% in 2024.
Asia leads in embedded insurance, set to reach $170b by 2030
70% of global losses between 2016 and 2023 from natural disasters are uninsured.
Japan’s general insurance sector slated for$94b by 2028
The industry is seen to grow 1.7% in 2024.
South Korean insurers brace for profit squeeze amidst rate cuts
Direct premiums from long-term products contributed to a 3.7% increase in 2023.
Taiwan insurance sector profits rise to $9.8b, up 3.5% YoY in September
Both life and non-life sectors recorded double-digit growth.
ICCSC launches plan to boost insurance trust in Singapore
Trust indicator scores for general insurers were between 73 and 76.
Cambodian insurers’ premiums climb 5.3% growth in September
The number of policies in the general insurance market dwindled by 19.1%.
Pet insurance market to grow $30.1b by 2028
Estimates show more than 500 million companion animals in the world.
Reinsurance costs challenge New Zealand insurance earnings
2024 experienced fewer significant weather events, alleviating claims expenses.
Japanese insurers double down on tech to weather disaster risks
Industry players are relying on data analytics to improve risk management.
Insurance companies in Asia are navigating rapid regulatory changes
It challenges insurance companies' operations.
Climate change renders Australian home insurance unaffordable
Surge in claims led to an average home insurance premium increase of at least 14%.
APAC sees rising demand for cyber, EV insurance
Motor insurance remains the largest non-life segment, representing 41% of premiums.
Property insurance industry to exceed $152b by 2028
China is forecast to lead with 36% in terms of written premiums.
Milton’s $50b losses won't impact rated insurers: Fitch Ratings
This will bring 2024’s total global insured losses to over $100b.
Commentary
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