insurance

Climate change impacts wind turbine infrastructure, insurers advised

A 10% decline in wind speed can result in over a 30% reduction in output.

Climate change impacts wind turbine infrastructure, insurers advised

A 10% decline in wind speed can result in over a 30% reduction in output.

Prudential’s share buyback programme could narrow capital buffer

The buyback accounts for 11.2% of Prudential's 2023 reported shareholders' equity, 

Japan’s life insurers face moderate credit risk

Thanks to their notable allocation to fixed-income investments.

ICA gives two thumbs up to new building code decision

Enhancing home resilience against weather could save an estimated $4b yearly. 

GST Council reviews reinsurance, co-insurance tax status

An 18% tax is usually levied on any supply of service.

Taikang Life to maintain strong market position, profitability

As of end-March, its comprehensive and core solvency ratios improved to 276% and 165%.

QBE's profitability rises with underwriting improvements

Moody’s is also optimistic about the insurer’s premium pricing trends.

HKIA slams broker with fines for poor handling

It also fined a licensed technical representative $910.

Lockton Singapore appoints new COO

She will oversee administration, compliance, claims, marketing, and IT. 

ISF co-funds parametric solution for remote Indian state

Nagaland faces high levels of disaster and climate-related impacts.

Australian Reinsurance Pool reviews cyclone pool rates for 2025

The 2024 premium rate review aims to ensure that rates align with the objectives.

Income Insurance faces CreditWatch by S&P Global

S&P Global aims to resolve the CreditWatch status within the next 90 days.

Prudential unveils $2b share buyback plan

It expects its 2024 annual dividend to grow in the range of 7% to 9%.

HKIA warns against unlicensed insurance sales to MCVs

New office premiums for life insurance bought by MCVs reached HK15.6b.

Why global cyber insurance market will remain stable in the next 12 months

Geopolitics and AI are ongoing risks that could potentially impact profitability.

Marsh lists 4 ways to gain an advantage in growing EV market

The EV insurance market is forecasted to expand to $687.62b by 2029.