insurance

Howden sees January premiums rise 4.5% on higher volumes

Premium growth was driven by increased demand for reinsurance.

Malaysia’s healthcare system faces funding, cost challenges

The report also highlighted the key factors contributing to the escalating healthcare costs.

CTF Life earns SBTi approval for its carbon reduction targets

It targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 37.8% by 2029.

Vietnam’s life insurance sector slated for dip this 2025

This follows consecutive contractions of 12% in 2023 and an estimated 5.7% in 2024

This week in insurance: Singapore's insurance sector sees market growth

The general insurance sector’s gross written premiums climb 6.3% YoY to $8.1b.

Pru Life UK’s NBAPE bags $167m

Total premium income rose to $819.4m.

Kita boosts underwriting capacity with $24m for carbon risks

It expanded its product offerings to include four insurance policies in the past four years.

Maybank Ageas core insurance entities expected to remain stable

Fitch notes MAHB’s exposure to Malaysian sovereign investments, but manageable.

Energas Insurance faces performance pressure amidst rising claims frequency

Its underwriting performance improved in the first nine months of 2024.

HDI Global revenue hits $11b milestone as EBIT rises 10% YoY

Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) climbed to $758m.

Cigna Healthcare appoints new APAC CEO

He previously served as Chief Financial Officer for the Asia Pacific region.

Specialist Risk Group launches Asia operations with Singapore office

The company plans to apply its UK and Ireland business model to the region.

Prudential Singapore launches Wealth Suite for high net worth clients

From 2023 to 2024, the insurer saw a 16% rise in its HNW customer base.

Asian construction insurers impose tighter catastrophe limits

And underwriting decisions rely heavily on detailed risk assessments, mitigation strategies.