insurance

Insurers risk falling behind amidst consumer demands: Camunda

Workforce shortages are also a looming challenge for the industry.

China's insurers to adjust investment risk controls

Big state insurers will be directed to raise both the size and proportion of their investments.

Singlife’s profits to slowly improve: Fitch Ratings

Its H1 2024 earnings rebounded from a loss in 2023.

Malaysian Re’s expansion into non-traditional segments to drive growth

The company’s operating performance was seen as “adequate”.

India life insurance premiums rise 6.1% in FY 2023-24

Insurers also issued 291.77 lakh new policies under individual businesses.

Commonwealth Bank to sell stake in Bank of Hangzhou to insurer

The Australian bank could make about A$940m in proceeds.

9 in 10 New Zealanders are not financially prepared

1 in 5 retirees has insufficient worth of savings to sustain their current lifestyle.  

South Korea increases foreign exchange insurance to KRW1.4t

The government will provide $248b in policy financing to exporting companies.

AI will enhance risk assessments: FM

The insurer also shared 8 risks businesses should be aware of.

Etiqa launches Singapore’s first takaful insurance product in years

Demand for Islamic financial products from the Middle East and Southeast Asia is growing.

Employers prioritise holistic wellness in corporate insurance plans

Companies are expanding benefits beyond traditional coverage to meet workforce needs.

MSIG Asia partners with RiskPoint for renewable energy insurance

The region is expected to invest over $3t in power generation.

8 in 10 insurers plan to increase tech investment this year

36% of insurers prioritise AI and machine learning.

APAC's insured only 5.4% of $74b disaster losses: Aon

APAC was also the second-largest region in terms of economic losses.

Taiwan holds $189b in earthquake insurance liabilities

There were 3.6 million policies in force as of end-December last year.