insurance
Generali Central rebrands insurance venture with digital focus
Generali Central rebrands insurance venture with digital focus
The move aims to expand insurance access across India.
AXA Hong Kong and Macau unveils cross-border health management
The network includes over 500 doctors and 30 specialist services.
Insurance aggregators forecast $130b growth by 2031
APAC is set to see strong growth, particularly in India and China.
Hong Kong Federation of Insurers signs research pact with PolyU on claims data trends
This is because of medical inflation rising to 10.3% in 2024.
QBE launches minor car damage coverage in the Philippines
It allows car owners to get small cosmetic repairs without a claim.
Nuclear energy gains traction with insurers on project risks
Insurers are pushing for customised products that better fit these risks.
Willis appoints Azad Kumar as growth lead for India sectors
He will be based in Mumbai.
Foreigners drive 150% surge in health insurance uptake in India
The growth is strongest amongst women and non-residents.
RHB signs bancassurance deals with Tokio Marine Life, Takaful Malaysia
RHB will distribute life insurance, family takaful, and general takaful products.
China P&I posts steady profits with strong reinsurance support: AM Best
It is also seen to sustain stable earnings.
Global crop insurers expand with 8.7% annual growth rate
Asia-Pacific is expected to see the fastest growth.
Taiwan FSC proposes rule changes to launch digital insurers
The commission wants to require 20% innovation output from new insurers.
Toa Reinsurance posts $103m profit in full-year earnings
Ordinary income contracted by 5.8% YoY to $2.17m during the year.
Pacific insurers cut rates as property and cyber drive decline
Property rates dropped 13%.
India’s life insurance market to reach $170b by 2029
It also seen to record $121b gross written premiums this year.
This week in insurance: Insurance M&A volume falls, HK insurance premiums hit $28.6b, Tokio Marine rebrands direct auto insurance unit
Global insurance carrier M&A activity dropped to its lowest level.
Australians assess retirement options amidst superannuation gaps
ASFA recommends $595,000 for singles and $690,000 for couples.
Commentary
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