insurance

Aon urges insurers to consider client readiness in cyber cover

It found that cyber events with PR fallout cut value by 27%.

IRDAI directs insurers to expedite Air India Flight 171 claims

Settlement is to be made directly to nominees listed in policies.

Philippine pre-need premiums grow 4.4% in early 2025

Total premium income also grew by 4.41% to $105m.

China leads Asia telematics growth with insurer tech adoption

Global expansion is driven by the increased adoption of usage-based insurance.

Fitch expects China United Property Insurance to maintain stable underwriting in 2025

But increased allocation to risky assets may threaten capital and earnings.

Chubb Life opens Hong Kong wealth hub for high-net-worth clients

Chinese visitors alone spent $8b on life, critical illness, and medical policies in 2024.

Erajaya Digital debuts repair and cyber alert service with bolttech

The programme includes repair coverage for physical damage.

Air India crash raises pressure on global aviation reinsurers

Claims from this single event could potentially exceed the entire annual premium.

Tokio Marine sets global AI governance policy with oversight rules

Key provisions ensure AI decisions remain subject to human judgment.

Sing Re secures IFSCA nod to launch GIFT City reinsurance unit

Sing Re will offer treaty and facultative reinsurance solutions.

South Korean insurers Q1 2025 net income contracts 15.8% YoY

Both its life and general insurance sectors recorded declines.

GIAJ enhances compliance support with new rules and seminars after leaks

It also announced the formulation of whistleblowing mechanisms.