insurance
APAC holds nearly a fifth of top insurers with 85.8% premium share
APAC holds nearly a fifth of top insurers with 85.8% premium share
The data spans the years 2019 to 2023.
Australia leads APAC in cyber insurance uptake
Demand for cyber insurance in the region is growing at nearly 50% annually.
HK’s new capital regime to strengthen enterprise risk management
It is prompting (re)insurers to adjust their business and investment strategies.
Australia's general insurance premiums rise 5.7% in H1 2024
The number of intermediaries inched down 1.4%.
Insurance, bank deposits boost Malaysia's economy
The net financial assets per capita of Malaysians stood at EUR9,430, said Allianz.
Sun Life Hong Kong sees over two-fold APE in H1 2024
It outperformed the industry’s overall growth of 29%.
Credit insurance gains focus amidst liquidity crunch
Japan reduced its days receivable to 42 days, best in the region.
Prudential ups stake in Nigerian venture
This increases Prudential's ownership from the 51% stake it acquired in 2017.
Global risks could squeeze Asia Insurance's profits
Underwriting profits are expected to narrow over the next two years.
Interest grows in Asian life insurers' market dynamics
Yet, FX risks loom over Taiwanese life insurers.
Cambodian insurers see gross premiums inch up 1.92% in August
Number of policies in the general insurance market dwindled 31.9%.
China's financial assets hit $68t, insurance surge 15.7% YoY
This is equivalent to $4.73t.
Why are few companies opting for AI-specific insurance?
Ransomware and phishing now worry 35% of executives.
China's insurers adjust risk control amidst lower returns
P&C insurers’ underwriting margins may shrink further.
Primary insurers bear more risk in new reinsurance climate
NatCat losses in the first half of 2024 were driven by medium-sized events.
Sun Life accelerates client-centric transformation with data insights
Feedback and technology play key roles.
Income Insurance introduces new EV plan, ‘range anxiety’ coverage
The plan has optional coverage for private charging stations up to $3,880.90.
Commentary
AI isn’t replacing insurance, it’s finally making it work