insurance

Insurers in ANZ leverage AI amidst tightening margin

Insurers in ANZ leverage AI amidst tightening margin

Due to inflation, extreme weather events, and evolving consumer expectations.  
1 hour ago

Japanese trading house acquires 20% of Thaivivat Insurance

The transaction is expected to finish by February.
19 hours ago

Meiji Yasuda rolls out 5% wage hike amidst inflation

This marks the 2nd consecutive year of wage hikes for its 11,000 internal staff.
20 hours ago

Shinhan Bank inks deal with Petrolimex Insurance on Vietnam expansion

The bank will distribute PJICO’s non-life insurance products.
21 hours ago

Financial firms plan cautious 2025 pay raises

Region-wide, planned budget increases averaged 5.2%.
1 day ago

Reinsurers face billions in California fire claims

Gallagher Re revised its insured losses estimation to $20b-$30b.
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Taiwan Life earnings ‘volatile’ from interest-sensitive products reliance

The company has a 6% share of premium income as of 2023.
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Budget Direct unveils new commercial vehicle cover

Customers can opt for the benefit of vehicle repairs at their preferred location.
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Global insured losses peak third highest since 1980

Not even half of the total losses were insured.
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Insurance operations complicated by foreign investment decline

The decline is mainly due to geopolitical tensions, COVID-19, and Russia-Ukraine war.
2 days ago

Pru Life UK, AAIIBP boost Islamic finance

It also partnered with  Al Amanah Islamic Investment Bank to promote Islamic finance.
2 days ago

IRDAI reforms focus on modernising insurance oversight

The Regulatory Sandbox framework has also been updated.
3 days ago

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.
5 days ago

Crawford & Company appoints new loss director for Malaysia

His expertise spans handling losses valued between RM20m and RM100m. 
5 days ago

Chartered Insurance, Metis renew partnership to advance HK professionals

In 2024, Metis sponsored the Certified Insurance Professionals Induction Course.
5 days ago

Markel names new Casualty Claims manager for Australia

He was with Chubb for more than 12 years.
5 days ago

Sunshine Life's bancassurance channel fuels profitability

Fitch anticipates the group will continue to prioritise equity investments.
6 days ago