Insurance

Australia ready to take hit from Queensland cyclone and flood damage: S&P

The state could face higher spending in the next few years.

Australia ready to take hit from Queensland cyclone and flood damage: S&P

The state could face higher spending in the next few years.

FWD HK sees Q3’23 new business climb 25% YoY

It attributed its performance to their focus on the local market, coupled with proactive efforts to meet the demands of the Greater Bay Area.

HKIA stamps six-year ban on ex-agent for embezzlement and mishandling of premiums

The former insurance agent admitted wrongdoing during the IA's investigation.

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Hong Kong’s top 50 insurers experience 7.7% YoY premium contraction in 2022

Analysts said the market’s complex financial environment and shrinking population curtailed industry growth. Cross-border expansion could alleviate...

Japan plans of space tourism insurance by 2030: Report

The plan is to provide coverage for injuries and other issues that could arise during space travel, akin to conventional travel insurance policies.

United India Insurance eyes retail cybersecurity insurance: Report

The policies will offer insurance coverage to refurbish or replace the affected gadgets and expenses towards retrieving data. 

Thailand to offer health insurance for non-locals: Report

It aims to expand healthcare for stateless and non-Thai individuals.

India's non-life industry slows down in November

The slow expansion was attributed to sluggish performance in health and motor third-party insurance, along with a decline in crop insurance.

JFTC storms four big Japanese insurers for alleged cartel behaviour: Report

The insurers are suspected of using co-insurance policies as a mechanism for coordinating and fixing premiums.

Indian lawmakers initiate talks with financial sector starting January: Report

The agenda also includes a meeting with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India and four major insurance companies on 2 January.

Make sure you don’t miss the 2024 Asian Banking & Finance Forum and Insurance Asia Forum in Ho Chi Minh

Learn innovative ideas that are shaping the future of the banking & finance and insurance industries, from the region’s top leaders and executives.

Select life insurers show strong profitability – Fitch Ratings

Operating profitability of insurers from Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand pose with sound mortality gains and favourable investment returns.

Korean non-life and life industry stands steady in 2024 – Fitch Ratings

Insurers are seen to exhibit enhanced financial performance in the short term, mainly because of improvement in investment yield and focus on higher...

HKIA flags fraudulent activity

The mentioned company is neither an authorized insurer nor a licensed insurance intermediary under the Insurance Ordinance (Cap. 41).

Malaysia Life Re enters family retakaful market

As part of its philanthropic efforts, MLRe contributed RM20,000 to two Tahfiz institutions during the launch event.

Shareholder support, markets seen to boost Qianhai Re’s capital structure: AM Best

Despite earnings decline in 2022 due to negative changes in investment valuations amid capital market volatility, QHR has remained profitable over the...