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Insurance M&A expected to rebound in 2025 with investor confidence
Insurance M&A expected to rebound in 2025 with investor confidence
Asia may see more inbound M&A, driven in part by currency advantages for US buyers.
Insurers urged to modernise amidst looming talent shortages: Bain & Co.
Life insurers are struggling to stay relevant, especially amongst younger consumers.
ICA reports 95,000 claims from Cyclone Alfred damage
The cyclone and floods have exceeded A$1.2b in insurance losses.
Regulators monitor insurers' exposure to alternative assets
Efforts aimed at improving consistency may have immediate effects in private credit market.
Japanese insurers expand overseas amidst domestic slowdown
AM Best forecasts sluggish growth in in-force premiums.
Tokio Marine sells Mitsubishi stake in $1.34b buyback
The shares will be sold at $15.65 each.
Public Accounts Committee investigates rising health premiums in closed sessions
Beginning 1 May, private clinics and hospitals will be required to display their prices.
Malaysian Re report calls for healthcare finance reform
The healthcare expenditure in Malaysia accounts for only about 4% of the GDP.
Insurance Brokers Association of India unveils new President
He takes over from outgoing President Sumit Bohra.
Pacific’s capital strength stable despite reinsurance reliance: AM Best
It’s net underwriting growth is expected to stay elevated in the medium term.
Zhongyuan Agricultural Insurance profits from cost controls: Fitch
It’s capital position is projected to remain resilient over the next 2 to 3 years.
Insurance customers are cautious about AI’s decision-making role
Although, 7 in 10 consumers think AI can significantly reduce waiting times.
Asia-Pacific leads universal life market with 29.7% CAGR
Globally, it is seen to reach $280b by 2032.
Korea’s new capital rules reduce insurers' capital burden
Under the revision, capital adequacy benchmark will be lowered to 130% to 140%.
This week in insurance: HKIA introduces caps, MS&AD merges two subsidiaries, Prudential names new regional CEO
Taiwan’s life insurance sector is set to remain volatile in 2025 due to shifting surplus components.
Novidea appoints new APAC and MENA sales chief
He will also continue as Co-CEO of Docomotion.
FWD launches Set for Life Plus amidst career uncertainty
More Filipinos are delaying traditional life choices such as marriage and parenthood.
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