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IAG’s net profit rises 7.9% in FY 2024
IAG’s net profit rises 7.9% in FY 2024
It ended with a final dividend of 17.0 Australian cents per share for the year.
Marsh's $50m facility to tackle growing port issues
The facility is backed by insurers from Lloyd’s of London and the London market.
Aashi Life’s net profit jumps over threefold YoY in Q1 2024
This was equivalent to $20m in earnings.
Hong Kong insurance complaints drop 10.6% in 2023
H1 2024 also recorded an 11.9% reduction in complaints.
Australia’s annual weather-related insurance costs more than double
Insured losses increased to 0.7% of the GDP.
Sumitomo Life net income climbs to $148m in Q1 2024
Gross premiums also surged 31.7% YoY.
Southeast Asia’s insurtech sector hits $2.4b in 2023
It was mainly driven by Singlife’s merger with Aviva Singapore.
Life insurance reduces mortality risks in China
Still, the protection gap stood at $73.6b in 2023.
How the surge in medical malpractice claims in Singapore affects insurance premiums
Recent legal developments indicate a potential rise in malpractice claims, which may lead to increased insurance premiums for doctors.
HDI Global’s net financial result rises to $76m in H1 2024
Thanks to higher investment volumes and increased interest income.
KB Indonesia to meet new capital requirements, capital growth expected
Its five-year ROE ratio was 5.1%.
WTW lists 5 benefits of parametric insurance in energy sector
Regular payouts often take 15 to 30 days, but parametric can expedite this long-wait.
MAS banks on financial institutions to enforce robust IT security
All FIs in Singapore must comply with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).
SCOR merges APAC Life & Health units under new leadership
Dion Russell left SCOR to pursue other opportunities.
India considers raising insurance FDI cap to 100%
Despite many industries open to FDI, the insurance sector remains partially restricted.
Extortion cyber attacks rank financial services as 4th most targeted
Australia and New Zealand more vulnerable compared to firms in Europe or North America.
MSIG uses WhatsApp to streamline SME insurance process
SMEs constitute 99% of business in Singapore.
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