insurance

Talanx net income jumps 25% YoY in FY 2024

Talanx net income jumps 25% YoY in FY 2024

Insurance revenue in the Corporate & Specialty division grew 10% YoY.

Ping An Insurance reports 47.8% rise in 2024 net profit

Life & Health new business value (NBV) increased 28.8% YoY.

How much of Malaysians have financial legacy plans?

48% of cited conflict prevention as a key reason for legacy planning.

Warranty and Indemnity insurance in Asia surges, record policy placements

These policies provided over $7.8b in protection limits.

How prepared are Singapore’s SMEs for business interruption?

Only a fifth of businesses claim they have adequate insurance coverage.

Maternity health insurance market to grow at 7.9% CAGR by 2032

Based on mode, online segment held the highest market share in 2023.

India’s life insurance first-year premiums fall 11.6% in February

Meanwhile, number of policies and schemes for the month dipped by 22.22% YoY.

Experts warn insurers of growing vulnerability to token theft

Six in 10 businesses have shut down in the past three years due to ransomware.

65% of Hong Kong SMEs lack business interruption coverage

Rising property rental prices remained top concern for the second consecutive year.

Business insolvencies to rise by 5% in 2025: Allianz Trade

Insurers must brace for high interest rates, which could strain heavily leveraged sectors.

Manulife unveils plans with up to 400% critical illness payouts

One of its plans covers 126 critical illnesses and conditions.

Howden Private Wealth announces new CEO for Singapore, Malaysia

A deputy CEO has also been appointed for Hong Kong.

Generali earnings reach $5b in FY 2024

Gross written premiums rose by 14.9% YoY.

Philippine senate bill seeks broader insurance for rehired, direct overseas workers

Recruitment agencies and foreign employers should be held accountable for their obligations.

Allianz to sell 26% stake in Bajaj insurance units for $3b

The stake will be acquired by the Bajaj Group.