risk management
China launches tip-off portal for insurance fraud reporting
China launches tip-off portal for insurance fraud reporting
Informants may receive a one-time reward ranging from$27.8 to $27,427.
AM Best expects CMB Wing Lung Insurance's capital strength to continue
The insurer’s capital and surplus rose to $400m (HK$3.1b) at the end of 2023.
Hong Kong expands ECIC cover with SME export support
ECIC will extend free pre-shipment cover for holders of its Small Business Policy.
S&P warns trade volatility may pressure reinsurer portfolios
Top 19 global reinsurers are expected to absorb around 20% of personal lines losses.
Nan Shan General’s high dividend payout to slow organic growth
AM Best it to continue to focus on domestic fixed-income investments.
ClearView gains stability with pivot to core life insurance
Its exit from non-core operations will streamline its focus toward profitability.
Allianz flags rising business exposure to civil unrest risk
APAC recorded nearly 40,000 protests and riots in 2024, highest globally.
Allianz Jingdong aims for profitability boost through refined risk selection
Its investment risk is expected to stay low.
AM Best expects stable earnings from PVI Insurance’s underwriting
Although, investment portfolio carries moderate risk.
Insurers urged to modernise amidst looming talent shortages: Bain & Co.
Life insurers are struggling to stay relevant, especially amongst younger consumers.
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.
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.
Insurers may cover only 25% to 33% of disaster damages by 2030
Insurers also expect to gain up to 15% revenue rise from AI and tech boost.
1 in 5 HK execs rate financial crime compliance programmes effective
Key challenges include a lack of technology and investment.
Sun Hung Kai Properties Insurance keeps strong underwriting profitability
It also outperformed industry peers, AM Best notes.
Commentary
AI isn’t replacing insurance, it’s finally making it work