Insurance

Aon bolsters Asian Transaction Solution team

Shunsuke Takechi will take on the role of associate director.

Aon bolsters Asian Transaction Solution team

Shunsuke Takechi will take on the role of associate director.

Singlife boosts digital capabilities through partnership

Its collaboration with Qlik aims to elevate customer service and deliver better digital financial services.

Foreign insurance brokers enter China market: Report

These are the first foreign-funded companies approved in the sector since 2018.

Global insurtech investments impress Q3 expectations: Gallagher Re

P&C insurtech investment mainly pushed the quarter’s growth.

APAC’s healthcare spending to surge 9.9% in 2023 – WTW Survey

The region’s 2023 prediction is smaller than the global average of 10.7%

Taikang Insurance buys majority stake in ESR Warehouse Fund worth $288m

This marks ESR’s latest funding tie-up with a mainland insurer.

Transamerica Life Bermuda reveals new COO

Brian Chui will spearhead operations, which include new business, underwriting, customer service, and claims.

Japan’s public insurance to include treatment for obesity: Report

Despite concerns, Novo Nordisk claims Wegovy reduces the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events by 20%.

Malaysia’s general insurance industry climbs 7.3% YoY in 1H23

Underwriting profit saw a huge drop of 37.8% mainly due to motor and fire lines.

Philippines’ pension system joins forces with JICA

The partnership aims to enhance the protection of public properties and assets against disasters.

Tugu Reasuransi Indonesia to remain ‘stable’: Fitch Ratings

Tugure maintains a resilient capital position, exceeding the 120% regulatory requirement.

Swiss Re: Asia’s insurance players target health industry in 2024

In Singapore, shifting focus to health underscores the need for insurance players to close the protection gap that has remained unchanged in the last...

Genetic testing for life insurance to be reviewed: Australian treasury

Despite the possibility that insurers may require genetic test results, policyholders may file reports on discrimination.

Casper Kam joins AXA XL’s underwriting team

Previously, he worked with AIG and AXA General Insurance.

Thailand’s general insurance market to generate $11b by 2027 – GlobalData

Motor insurance accounts for 54.8% of the GWP in 2022, and is expected to grow by 5.6% in 2023.