Insurance

Australian lawyers call for e-scooter safety and insurance refinement

The ALA advocates for a comprehensive review of insurance and regulation for e-scooters to establish a system ensuring all riders.

Australian lawyers call for e-scooter safety and insurance refinement

The ALA advocates for a comprehensive review of insurance and regulation for e-scooters to establish a system ensuring all riders.

GIC Re posts higher premium income in 1H23

However, its underwriting loss increased.

Sun Life Singapore launches life insurance package for Prudential clients

SunBrilliance Indexed Universal Life will be the first universal life solution plan for PFA clients.

Indonesia’s insurance M&A to reach $22b in 2027: GlobalData

The increase in MCR for insurers is expected to lead to merger and acquisition (M&A) activities.

IAG enters cyclone reinsurance pool

It aims to reduce insurance premiums for eligible policyholders in cyclone-prone areas.

Singapore’s life insurance industry dips 9.7% in 9M23

The life insurance industry reported a YTD total of S$3.5b in weighted new business premiums.

Aspen names new int’l head of cyber

He will continue to be based in the London office. 

New Zealand’s insurance profitability remains subdued – Reserve Bank

Regarding regulatory updates, progress has been made in two reviews of insurance regulation. 

Manulife surpasses Q3 performance expectations: Report

Analysts have estimated 83 cents per share for the quarter.

Ping An denies news of takeover move: Report

The insurer denied taking a controlling stake in the troubled Country Garden.

Munich Re records $3.9b profit in 9M23

The German reinsurer has been following the new reporting standards IFRS 9 and 17.

AXA XL appoints new CUO for APAC, Europe

She has extensive experience as an environmental liability underwriter.

Manulife HK, Macau’s APE sales and core earnings grew more than half YoY

Higher demand in the mainland prompted this robust growth.

bolttech boosts international collaboration with telecoms

This collaboration aims to provide device insurance for European mobile operators.

Coal asset stranded risk grows amid insurance coverage challenges: WTW

WTW’s report highlights the struggle between energy security, affordability, and sustainability, leading to continued volatility in the power sector. ...

WTW opens APAC Climate Risk Centre in Singapore

It concentrates on evaluating and quantifying both physical and transition climate risks.