insurance

Trust issues limit parametric insurance growth in Asia

Lack of understanding and low agent incentives pose major barriers.

Singaporean rental platform launches free home insurance

The insurance is embedded directly into the platform in partnership with discovermarket.

PNB MetLife combines insurance with value-based equity investing

It will be open for subscription from 15 to 28 July, 2025.

MSIG Insurance settles $44.33m in claims across Hong Kong, Macau

The company received only nine complaints during the year.

China shifts insurance metrics to promote long-term strategy

One key adjustment involves how return on equity (ROE) is assessed. 

Vietnam updates insurance law with guidance on lump-sum payouts

It also clarifies the entitlement to retirement and survivorship benefits.

Aon reports $100b in global insured disaster losses for H1

This figure marks the second-highest total for any first half of a year.

AXA partners with China Biotech on targeted cancer therapy

The technology is a form of targeted radiotherapy that uses a boron-containing drug.

Japan’s top insurers report strong FY 2024 on global premium rise

Despite conservative forecasts, Fitch’s analysts expect higher EPS for two insurers.

India’s non-life insurance premiums rise 5.2% in June 2025

The government’s Bima Trinity initiative is expected to support future growth.

Prudential Vietnam welcomes new CEO

He has more than two decades of experience in the industry.

ASIC plans to extend digital disclosure rules for five years

Changes include simpler language, updated legal references, and better examples.

Asia-Pacific home insurance market to grow 10.12% by 2032

Globally, the market is expected to bag $477b.