insurance

Insurtech funding in APAC plunges to $193m in 2024

Seed-stage funding also declined 16% to $7.7m.

Prudential, MDRT partner for agency growth and professional development

It also launched a recognition programme for its agents.

Singapore’s property insurance sees rate cuts in Q4

The rates are available for risks with favourable loss ratios and strong risk management.

Zurich APAC sees 12% boost in P&C premiums for FY 2024

Growth was supported by higher retail motor and travel sales.

Two-thirds worry about healthcare access despite financial readiness

Younger generation also demand simpler and more attractive products.

Hong Kong underwriting flexibility rises amidst competition: Aon

Despite limited new business opportunities, the market continues to attract capacity.

P&I clubs face offset of gains by rising pool claims

AM Best also expects further rate adjustments in upcoming renewals.

Global insurance protection gap hits 60% amidst warming

Total economic losses exceeded $350b in 2024.

Dai-ichi Life maintains stable outlook: AM Best

The parent company saw its total reported capital rise by 46% YoY.

Asia-Pacific’s 2024 deal activity ‘sluggish’

The Ardonagh Group acquisition of PSC Insurance was the largest deal.

Well Link Life Insurance's investment yield aims for double digits

AM Best expects the company’s medium-term balance sheet to remain strong.

Igloo multiplies partnerships across SEA, new chief distribution offier

Sasitharan Krishnan has over 30 years of experience in insurance distribution.

A fourth of the insurance industry lacks AI-experienced talent

Other concerns include a lack of customer understanding.

Vietnam state insurer app logs 38% insured users in digital shift

Nearly 2.5 million customer interactions were recorded last year.