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Less than half of global losses due to calamities insured

There were indications of a shift toward an El Niño-like pattern in Asia.

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Less than half of global losses due to calamities insured

There were indications of a shift toward an El Niño-like pattern in Asia.

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FWD Insurance Indonesia provides customer-friendly flagship product

Through innovative approaches, this insurance company achieved a net premium of IDR1.88t (US$124.7m) in 2022.

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Non-life insurance premiums in India up 14.8% in June

The sector is expected to grow by 13% to 15%.

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Zurich Malaysia aims for positive sustainable impact with refreshed ESG framework

Insurer’s 2023-2025 framework hopes to foster sustainability.

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Philippines’ general insurance sector to grow 11.6% in premiums: GlobalData

This is equivalent to P211.5b ($3.7b) gross written premiums.

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Profitability of Japanese non-life insurance to recover in 2024

It is anticipated that Japanese non-life insurance groups will uphold robust capital adequacy.

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Hong Kong life insurance market to improve in two years: S&P

The life segment is predicted to jump by 20% o 25% in 2023.

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The future of Asian insurance: sustainable, digital, generation “Z”

Insurance leaders and experts shared the common denominators that insurers are struggling with along with the future of the industry and who it is for.

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Government weakness heightens Sri Lankan insurers' risks: Fitch

Earnings are expected to be under pressure, and costs are higher due to currency devaluation.

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Profitability of Japanese life insurers to rebound: Fitch

Insurers will see resurgence of overall profitability by 2024.

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APAC insurers can weather equity markets' decline: S&P

This assessment took into account the forecasted one-year earnings and lower capital charges.

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India’s life insurance premiums down in April

The industry’s performance was dragged by the state-owned Life Insurance Corporation of India.

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China Non-Life Insurance stable in Q1: Fitch Ratings

Aggregate comprehensive solvency ratio of the Chinese non-life insurance sector remained high at 238%.

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First quarter new funding for InsurTech surge 37.6%: Gallagher Re

This signals the industry may return to pre-COVID-19 levels in 2023.

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2023 a mixed bag for Asian insurers: S&P

S&P also warns Asia insurers to be cautious of the effects of geopolitical risks

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Asia’s economic loss due to natural catastrophes reached $5.39b: Gallagher Re

This was 7% of the estimated total economic loss of US$77b, globally.

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InsuranceDekho building one-stop-shop to solve India’s fragmented insurance ecosystem

The insurtech firm secured $150m in Series A funding round

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