insurance
Fund finance market grows, banks leverage non-payment insurance
Fund finance market grows, banks leverage non-payment insurance
Banks seeking capital relief may benefit from insuring fund finance exposures.
Life insurers in Japan to see earnings boost in 2025
Insurers are expanding overseas and non-insurance amidst demographic decline.
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Taiwan, Singapore, and the Philippines recorded positive market growths.
Suncorp's net profit jumps 89% in H1 2025
EPS was A$86.56.
Insurers need to develop new strategies amidst ‘slowbalisation’: Geneva Association
Growth opportunities have been found in political risk and renewable energy insurance.
Philippines’ insurance penetration improves to 1.7%
The average insurance spending per capita, likewise, climbed to $66.2.
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The industry's growth was influenced by higher demand for annual premium products.
Prudential to potentially list India-based ICICI Pru AMC
The net proceeds will be returned to shareholders if followed through.
Insurers to leverage AI amidst workforce retirement
SAS also forecasts the rise of omni policies.
China insurers' plan to invest in gold could boost market
The programme permits ten insurance firms to allocate up to 1% of their assets.
Australia sets up claim centre for customers affected by severe storms
The hub is located in Townsville and is open until 15 February.
7 in 10 Hong Kong families lack financial planning
Hang Seng unveiled a wealth management plan to combat this.
Marsh appoints new Pacific sales leader
He joined Marsh in 2017.
Hong Leong’s underwriting profitability to continue
Its shift toward fixed-income securities is expected to reduce volatility.
Meiji Yasuda's LGA buy to boost core profits: Fitch Ratings
Core profits could rise $59m yearly.
APAC insurers stable despite LA wildfires, says Fitch
Japanese non-life insurers operating in the US are expected to manage their losses.
Asia sees rate reductions, Japan maintains firm pricing: Aon
Underwriting remains disciplined across Asia, particularly in Japan.
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