insurance

Vietnam city exceeds 2024 targets with 95.25% coverage

Hanoi saw 8,169,748 individuals covered with health insurance last year.

Australia records surge in claims, cyclone recovery drags

To expedite the claims process, insurers have deployed additional claims consultants.

Indians face higher premiums on spiralling healthcare costs

Hospital expenses keep rising due to inflation and demand for sophisticated treatments.

MSIG USA expands political risk insurance with Asia partnership

This combines MSIG USA’s underwriting expertise with regional market knowledge.

Prudential makes leadership appointments in Hong Kong

A chief risk officer and general counsel were appointed.

HL Assurance introduces faster flight delay payouts for travelers

The company is the first insurer in Singapore to offer this combination.

Pru Life UK records P10b in new business annual premium equivalent

Premium income from variable life insurance generated $810m.

Rising costs push 1 in 4 Australians risk voiding insurance

Neglecting routine maintenance could lead to consequences at the event of a claim.

Huatai P&C profitability improves as claims experience stabilises

Fitch expects the synergy between Chubb and Huatai P&C to strengthen over time.

Cyber insurers focus on SMEs as policies cover firms under $10m

SMEs account for more than 80% of all cyber policies.

4 in 5 insurers plan to increase AI investment over next year

36% of respondents are also prioritising efforts to build trust.

Ping An remains world’s top insurance brand at $34b: Brand Finance

India’s Life Insurance Corporation’s brand value rose by 36%.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquires Philinsure

Gordon Joseph and his team will continue to lead operations.