General insurance
ICCSC launches plan to boost insurance trust in Singapore
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.
India's non-life insurance sector dips 6.53% YoY in September
Year-to-date, the sector rose by 7.02%.
M&G Life commits $250m to expand residential investments in Asia
This brings total real estate exposure in the region to $2.5b.
MoneyHero, bolttech new car insurance platform to expand in two markets
MoneyHero’s insurance segment accounts for 7% of total revenue in 2023.
Indonesia's insurers battle rising non-performing loans
Its first quarter performance showed promise.
Taiwan insurers post $9.47b pre-tax profit in August
Its non-life insurance segment witnessed a twofold increase.
Increased losses from disasters push Philippines’ general insurance premiums up
The industry is slated to grow by 14% this year.
Australia's general insurance premiums rise 5.7% in H1 2024
The number of intermediaries inched down 1.4%.
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