insurance

HKIA supports budget initiatives for insurance sector

HKIA supports budget initiatives for insurance sector

Yiu highlighted the extension of the Pilot Insurance-linked Securities Grant Scheme.

Rising litigation costs pressure casualty reinsurers on reserves

Social inflation remains a key driver of casualty loss trends, an analyst said.

QBE Asia names CEO for new role

He is currently CEO of QBE Singapore.

Critical illness insurance market to hit $295b by 2032

The region is likely to see significant expansion, driven by population growth.

Airline insurance market to stay soft in early 2025: WTW

Excess capacity drove rates downward throughout the year despite efforts to tame this.

Digit Insurance launches AQI-based policy for Delhi workers

Claims are triggered if the Air Quality Index surpasses 400 more than twice.

What challenges Asian women's financial readiness?

Healthcare costs are a significant barrier to financial security.

How financially prepared are Gen Alpha parents in Hong Kong?

Only 33% have concrete financial plans, whilst 18% have not started planning at all.

Pension assets hit $58.5t, up 4.9% in 2024

Australia eyes second-largest pension market spot by 2030.

Asei battles weak underwriting, high reserves in 2024: Fitch Ratings

Underwriting performance deteriorated, with combined ratio surging to 187% in ‘24.

Thai insurers tighten underwriting for flood-prone areas

Political uncertainty is also limiting near-term growth.

Great Eastern reduces stake in Boost Holdings

This was a result of an increase in BHSB's issued and paid-up share capital.

Cyber insurance expansion challenged by exposure limits

Industry insiders cited risk assessment as the biggest concern.

InsuranceDekho boosts agent network by 92% in 2024

It also aims to expand its footprint to six lakh villages.

Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire underwriting profits to improve amidst rate hikes

Fitch expects premium rate increases to continue driving better underwriting results.