insurance

Insurtech funding in APAC plunges to $193m in 2024

Seed-stage funding also declined 16% to $7.7m.
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Prudential, MDRT partner for agency growth and professional development

It also launched a recognition programme for its agents.
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Singapore’s property insurance sees rate cuts in Q4

The rates are available for risks with favourable loss ratios and strong risk management.
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Zurich APAC sees 12% boost in P&C premiums for FY 2024

Growth was supported by higher retail motor and travel sales.
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Two-thirds worry about healthcare access despite financial readiness

Younger generation also demand simpler and more attractive products.
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Fitch Ratings forecasts more insurance sector regulations

Mainly due to changing capital requirements.
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Hong Kong underwriting flexibility rises amidst competition: Aon

Despite limited new business opportunities, the market continues to attract capacity.
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P&I clubs face offset of gains by rising pool claims

AM Best also expects further rate adjustments in upcoming renewals.
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Global insurance protection gap hits 60% amidst warming

Total economic losses exceeded $350b in 2024.
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Dai-ichi Life maintains stable outlook: AM Best

The parent company saw its total reported capital rise by 46% YoY.
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Asia-Pacific’s 2024 deal activity ‘sluggish’

The Ardonagh Group acquisition of PSC Insurance was the largest deal.
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Well Link Life Insurance's investment yield aims for double digits

AM Best expects the company’s medium-term balance sheet to remain strong.
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Igloo multiplies partnerships across SEA, new chief distribution offier

Sasitharan Krishnan has over 30 years of experience in insurance distribution.
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A fourth of the insurance industry lacks AI-experienced talent

Other concerns include a lack of customer understanding.
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Vietnam state insurer app logs 38% insured users in digital shift

Nearly 2.5 million customer interactions were recorded last year.
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