Insurance

The lack of available resources forces asset owners to remain on legacy tech: Survey

More than half of asset owners, including insurers, still utilise spreadsheets for monitoring assets.

The lack of available resources forces asset owners to remain on legacy tech: Survey

More than half of asset owners, including insurers, still utilise spreadsheets for monitoring assets.

Global M&A claims surge despite smaller deal volume: Report

In 2022, the largest claims still originate from accounting and financial issues.

APRA corrects audit standards for life insurers

The amendments were minor changes to level of assurance required for two reporting standards.

HKIA imposes five-year ban on ex-insurance agent

The former agent mishandled and misappropriated premium payments from two policyholders. 

Miller names new lead for Financial Lines, Asia

William Seccombe will focus on forming a team of experts to boost Miller’s offering.

AXA’s 9M’23 revenue inches up 2%

It accumulated EU78.8b in gross written premiums and other revenues.

ASEAN segments drive AIA’s Q3 VONB, jumps 35% YoY

VONB growth was observed in Mainland China, Hong Kong, ASEAN, and India.

About 84% of foreign students in S.K. dissatisfied with national health insurance system

The reason was due to higher contributions required versus private insurers.

OJK releases roadmap for Indonesia’s insurance sector, focuses on four key pillars

The roadmap pushes for insurers to prioritise integrity, safeguard consumers and public interests, and bolster national economic growth.

Manulife Singapore targets rapidly growing high-net-worth market

New data suggests young beats old in appetite for investments.

Manulife Asia unveils new Chief of Comms

Sabrina Cheung will manage the region’s strategic communications and media relations.

FM Global names new EVP of EMA, APAC, and Canada

He will take on his role beginning 1 January 2024.

20% of Singapore’s motor insurance claims are fraudulent – GIA

One of the biggest insurance frauds in Singapore falsely claimed about S$1.6m.

Asia’s mortality protection gap grim by 2030, prediction shows $119t rift: report

Cyber insurance market in Asia is projected to triple in size from 2022 to 2025.