insurance
Thailand OIC unveils 5-year plan to strengthen non-life insurance
Thailand OIC unveils 5-year plan to strengthen non-life insurance
The regulator said the new strategy focuses on preparing climate change.
Two platforms launch Hong Kong injury claims hub
The collaboration will offer compensation calculators.
Peak Re outlook stable as KKR, Quadrantis take stakes through parent firm
AM Best also said it expects Peak Re to retain its strong risk management.
APAC medical plan costs to rise 11.3% in 2026
A third of APAC markets expect lower medical trend rates.
New York firm boosts Asia reach through Fortitude Re
AB will manage private alternative assets for FCA Re.
Macau insurance sector grows 5% as premiums and profits rise in 2024
Total gross premiums reached $4.67b last year.
Health insurance sector to bag $3t by 2035
The market was valued at $1.92t in 2023.
Nepal insurance activity surges in September as premiums double
Gross premium collection jumped to $0.31b.
QBE Insurance names new group CFO
He joined QBE in 2015.
Why Taiwan’s insurance outlook remains solid through 2029
The market is projected to expand by 8.8% this year.
Why 1 in 7 Australians travel overseas without insurance cover
More than a third said they had seen risky destinations promoted positively.
Brad Hearn named Prudential Financial's Japan CEO
He has served as chief operating officer for Prudential’s Japan operations.
APAC tax insurance gains traction beyond M&A transactions
The share of tax insurance placements in non-M&A contexts rose to 20% in 2024.
NorthStandard names Michael Hustler as new APAC head
He succeeds David Roberts, who will leave in February 2026.
MS Amlin adopts CyberCube analytics to enhance risk management
These tools help model potential cyber loss scenarios.
Allianz climbs to 27th amongst global brands in Interbrand index
Interbrand attributed the increase to Allianz’s financial performance.
AIA Group named systemically important insurer by Hong Kong IA
The company said the classification will not affect its operations.
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