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Malaysia floats co-payment medical and health insurance feature
It also increased tax relief for medical expenses to over $2,300.
AXA XL makes three hires in Perth
The group named Chris McElroy, Amanda Rattue, and Trent Jeuring as senior underwriters.
Lifenet establishes policy and committee for sustainability
It also determined a corporate value enhancement based on the LIFENET Manifesto.
Insurance sector lacks key skills in Gen AI and finance
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The workforce requires upskilling.
Unit-linked insurance market to reach $2.3t by 2032
The market is forecasted to reach a CAGR of 10.9%. 
2024 insured losses exceed decade average at $108b
Total economic losses for the first three quarters reached ~$280b.
Taiwan insurers to raise fresh equity amidst new capital requirement 
The new standard also raised compliance risks for insurers.
Specialist Risk Group appoints new APAC CEO
He will begin his term early next year.
High-income S’poreans grapple with retirement planning amidst rising financial needs
High-income retirees were overwhelmed by the rising cost of living and family support expenses.
India, Philippines pension systems lack adequacy: Mercer
A score below 35 would indicate serious deficiencies.
Vietnamese bank expands into non-life insurance sector
Other banks which made the same move are VietinBank, Agribank, and HDBank.

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Malaysia floats co-payment medical and health insurance feature
It also increased tax relief for medical expenses to over $2,300.
AXA XL makes three hires in Perth
The group named Chris McElroy, Amanda Rattue, and Trent Jeuring as senior underwriters.
Lifenet establishes policy and committee for sustainability
It also determined a corporate value enhancement based on the LIFENET Manifesto.
Insurance sector lacks key skills in Gen AI and finance
^ "https://vimeo.com/1020513659"
The workforce requires upskilling.
Unit-linked insurance market to reach $2.3t by 2032
The market is forecasted to reach a CAGR of 10.9%. 
2024 insured losses exceed decade average at $108b
Total economic losses for the first three quarters reached ~$280b.
Taiwan insurers to raise fresh equity amidst new capital requirement 
The new standard also raised compliance risks for insurers.
Specialist Risk Group appoints new APAC CEO
He will begin his term early next year.
High-income S’poreans grapple with retirement planning amidst rising financial needs
High-income retirees were overwhelmed by the rising cost of living and family support expenses.
India, Philippines pension systems lack adequacy: Mercer
A score below 35 would indicate serious deficiencies.
Vietnamese bank expands into non-life insurance sector
Other banks which made the same move are VietinBank, Agribank, and HDBank.

Exclusives

Insurance HSBC Life to keep using tech to stay on top in Hong Kong
The life insurer wants to offer solutions beyond traditional products, its CEO says.
Insurance Etiqa set for growth after being named HDB fire insurer in Singapore
The company is banking on the city-state’s 1.11 million flats to boost fire insurance sales.
Insurance Filipino gamers hold promise for FWD
The insurer plans to support other games and aspects of the gaming ecosystem beyond esports.
Insurance Indonesian insurers’ old-school thinking holds back sector
The industry must digitise to tap the nation’s vast Gen Z and millennial consumers.
Insurance Zurich partners with Tesla in Australia as it rides EV trend
The Swiss insurer is simplifying coverage to help cut the cost of buying an electric car.
Insurance CrowdStrike meltdown may shore up cyber insurance premiums
Insurers are refining their policies after the global tech outage to better manage risks.
Data analysis, key to AIA Indonesia’s success in combatting fraud
Standard operating procedures and trained investigators keep AIA Indonesia in check.

Join the Insurance Asia community