General insurance

South Korea's insurance industry to hit $191.2b by 2029

This year, the industry is expected to grow by 2.2%.

Mobile phone insurance market slated for 12.8% annual growth

The market is forecasted to bag $39.29b in 2024.

India's non-life insurers premiums surges 13% in FY 23-24

Health insurance remained the largest segment with a 40.29% share.

Global reinsurers stable despite LA wildfires – S&P

But primary insurers are expected to withstand the losses.

India’s general sector premiums seen to rise in the medium term

The sector has also benefitted from favourable investment conditions.

South Korean insurers face $62m from LA wildfire losses

DB Insurance holds 37 active policies in the affected regions.

MSIG Asia targets 15% CAGR in profit growth

The insurer also signalled that Asia-Pacific has the most growth potential.

Hong Kong insurance premiums surge 12.2% in 9M 2024

The period already shows signs of a rebound from the 1.1% fall in 2023.

Capital adequacy ratio of S. Korean insurers increased end-September ‘24

When transitional measures were excluded, the ratio stood at 202.7%.

Cambodia’s November gross premiums jump 11% YoY

However, number of policies for the general insurance market fell.

India’s life insurance sector bound for 6.9% annual growth: Swiss Re

Total premium volumes predicted to increase by an average of 7.3%.

India's non-life insurance slightly dips by 0.33% in December

On a year-to-date (YTD) basis, the industry jumped 7.82%.

India’s insurance penetration slumps to 3.7% in FY 23-24

Insurance density in India rose slightly, from $92 in FY 22-23 to $95 in FY 23-24. 

China’s premiums grow sixfold amidst new energy vehicle adoption

But higher claims frequency and repairs challenge profit for some insurers.

Malaysia’s non-life insurance sector sees stable outlook

AM Best also expects insurers to maintain robust underwriting profits.