Insurance

Taiwan’s pre-tax earnings register NT130b, YTD

Both its life and non-life markets saw incremental year-on-year increases.

Taiwan’s pre-tax earnings register NT130b, YTD

Both its life and non-life markets saw incremental year-on-year increases.

Qoala on a tech-driven mission to insure more Malaysians

Its online platform promotes financial literacy and strategic partnerships, aligned with the government’s insurance agenda.

APAC amongst fastest growing cyber insurance market: S&P Global

It grew 51.2% in the past five years but remains the second smallest market globally.

Great Eastern and Intellect launch 24/7 mental health helpline for employees

This provides employees with personalised and immediate guidance.

Prudential names new CEO for Eastspring Investments

In the near future, a new CIO will be appointed.

Reinsurance industry shies away from calamity coverage: Fitch Ratings

Underwriting discipline to continue in 2024 but price-hikes will be moderate.

ANZIIF and general insurers set out a new framework for better claims and settling services

The competency-based framework outlines the professionalism that must be upheld by the industry.

Sunshine Insurance shows bright preliminary H1 2023 performance

It saw its gross written premiums climb 7.7% to RMB67.81b in the first semester.

Swiss Re ties up with Wysa for first AI-based mental health support app in Australia

The insurers are working to build similar products to cater to other regions.

Tokio Marine sends relief fund to fire-stricken Maui

The fire struck the island of Hawaii on 8 August.

CDP urges insurers and other FIs to integrate system-wide transformation for nature-related risks

Insurers have incorporated climate change risk and opportunity in their portfolios more than water or forest-related.

China-unit of Tokio Marine to stay afloat with TMNF support: Moody’s

Lower investment returns amidst a low-interest rate environment pose a challenge to its profitability.

FWD Group outlook turns positive: Moody’s

Driven by an improved earnings report and partnerships, the insurer shifted from ‘stable’ to ‘positive’.

Gen ‘Z’ to change the course of insurance: Igloo

The emerging trends include embedded insurance, pet insurance, and gaming insurance.

Life insurance sector in Malaysia to exceed $15.9b by 2027 – GlobalData

For 2023, life insurance in Malaysia is forecasted to grow 2.4%.