Insurance
India’s new business premium dips 18.5%
Its group single premium contraction offset individual premium growth.
India’s new business premium dips 18.5%
Its group single premium contraction offset individual premium growth.
APAC reinsurers’ capital stays robust, retro cost could drive underwriting volatility
Net premiums grew 8.1% year-over-year in 2022.
Guy Carpenter points out outliers to drive placement discussions before renewals
The industry is positioned for growth.
Chubb names new head of P&C for Thailand
He has been with Chubb for nearly 10 years.
Asian insurers’ AI-readiness dictates their competitive advantage
Experts reveal why insurers that adapted AI earlier are now realising bigger extra earnings or cost reductions.
Swiss Re forecasts steady growth for non-life reinsurance
The reinsurance market is seen to return to a more sustainable level of risk-adjusted pricing.
APAC’s top pensions’ assets rise, global registers 12.9% dip
The region accounts for 26.4% of the total assets in the world’s 300 largest pension funds.
Prudential SG introduces easy way to switch plans
Eligible policyholders can take advantage of the feature from 1 Sept. to 31 Dec.
Allianz Trade APAC promotes Imran Khan
His expertise ranges from trade credit insurance to the banking sector.
Igloo brings new addition to Thailand operations
John Chen will oversee strategic partnerships and collaborations in Thailand.
Risk professionals and strong financials are needed for reinsurance volatility
Risks in the reinsurance market are evolving, forcing the industry to innovate and leverage technology.
Allianz unveils net-zero transition plan
Allianz has already surpassed its 2025 GHG emission reduction target.
Critical illness protection gap shrinks whilst mortality coverage stays the same: Study
Despite the gaps recorded, the industry has performed better in 2022 than in 2017.
Manulife unveils new global head of gov’t relations
Her appointment will be effective on 16 October.
Boosting non-life insurance profitability to strengthen ‘vital role’ as a financial safety net: Swiss Re
An ongoing imbalance in the demand and supply of non-life insurance is predicted.
Sompo Japan’s Chief steps down amdist Bigmotor misconduct
The date for his last day is yet to be determined.
Howden acquires Insurance Underwriters (NZ)
The acquisition targets to expand IUNZ’s reach.