risk management

1 in 5 HK execs rate financial crime compliance programmes effective

Key challenges include a lack of technology and investment.
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Sun Hung Kai Properties Insurance keeps strong underwriting profitability

It also outperformed industry peers, AM Best notes.
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Fitch expects Marein to sustain prudent investment practices

It held a 14% market share of Indonesia’s total reinsurance premiums end-2024.
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Maybank Ageas core insurance entities expected to remain stable

Fitch notes MAHB’s exposure to Malaysian sovereign investments, but manageable.

Energas Insurance faces performance pressure amidst rising claims frequency

Its underwriting performance improved in the first nine months of 2024.

Specialist Risk Group launches Asia operations with Singapore office

The company plans to apply its UK and Ireland business model to the region.

Australian firms expect financial crime surge in 2025

Only a fourth of firms admitted their programmes are adequately equipped.

KBFG China seen to keep consistent underwriting performance: AM Best

KBFG China’s operating performance is also expected to remain stable.

Chinese insurers may risk AI pitfalls with DeepSeek rollout

Insurers that fail to comply may face penalties.

Financial crime threats to rise in 2025, Kroll report warns

One of the primary drivers is the rapid advancement of AI.

Fubon Insurance seen to record profit rebound with stronger underwriting

Last year the insurer bagged $91m, a rebound from the net loss in 2023.

Warranty and Indemnity insurance in Asia surges, record policy placements

These policies provided over $7.8b in protection limits.

How prepared are Singapore’s SMEs for business interruption?

Only a fifth of businesses claim they have adequate insurance coverage.

65% of Hong Kong SMEs lack business interruption coverage

Rising property rental prices remained top concern for the second consecutive year.

Business insolvencies to rise by 5% in 2025: Allianz Trade

Insurers must brace for high interest rates, which could strain heavily leveraged sectors.

SINOSURE’s exposure to risky assets remains a concern, Fitch says

Capitalisation is expected to remain adequate to support underwriting expansion.