Reinsurance
Malaysian Re report calls for healthcare finance reform
Malaysian Re report calls for healthcare finance reform
The healthcare expenditure in Malaysia accounts for only about 4% of the GDP.
10 hours ago
Peak Re obtains reinsurance branch license to operate in India’s GIFT IFSC
The approval allows Peak Re to conduct both property and casualty (P&C).
3 days ago
Fortitude Re completes $4b reinsurance deal with Taiyo Life Insurance
The deal transfers a part of Taiyo Life’s whole life annuity business to Fortitude.
3 days ago
Reinsurers enjoy favourable pricing at April 1 renewals across APAC
The relatively low NatCat losses in the region led reinsurers to deploy more capacity.
4 days ago
MS Amlin opens Sydney office to expand APAC reinsurance business
Matt Botfield was appointed as head of Australia and New Zealand.
5 days ago
Myanmar quake shows urgent insurance need in Asia: Howden
Myanmar is considered to have a low insurance penetration rate.
6 days ago
FuSure Reinsurance obtains Composite License from Hong Kong
The company is also exploring health, auto, pet, cybersecurity, and liability insurance.
Swiss Re board proposes 8% dividend increase
It will mount to $7.35 per share.
Resolution Life seals reinsurance deal with Protective for $9.7b
The deal is expected to drive further growth in the global life and annuity markets.
Japan Post Insurance to invest up to $2b in reinsurance vehicle
The company aims to deploy capital as early as 2026.
Swiss Re bags $3.2b profits, rises 3.1% YoY in FY 2024
The company targets a net income of over $4.4b for 2025.
AM Best cautions on reserve strengthening in 2025
Casualty renewals raised concerns over profitability.
APAC insurers stable despite LA wildfires, says Fitch
Japanese non-life insurers operating in the US are expected to manage their losses.
Allianz, IAG eye RAC insurance acquisition
The insurer has engaged Barrenjoey to conduct a strategic review of the business.
Reinsurance market to hit $539.3b by 2029
Non-life should see revenue growth, driven by demand for property, motor.
SCOR unveils global head of casualty, EIL
He replaces Daniel Carerras, who became Chief Underwriting Officer.
Taiping Reinsurance financials not affected by LA fires: Fitch Ratings
It also reduced its US business in recent years to limit catastrophe exposure.
Commentary
The increasing number of affluent individuals in India and their evolving insurance needs
Rethinking insurance for the masses