Insurance

Starr Insurance puts up Labuan branch, Malaysia

The Labuan Financial Services Authority granted the insurer a general license.

Starr Insurance puts up Labuan branch, Malaysia

The Labuan Financial Services Authority granted the insurer a general license.

Insurers see changing attitudes towards health and wealth amidst economic crisis: Manulife

70% of people in Asia express confidence in achieving their personal finance goals, with saving for retirement as the top priority.

FWD Singapore unveils first participating fund

It plans to encourage customers to invest in a passive income stream.

Prudential’s first-quarter APE up 35%

Sales in its bancassurance business fell 4%.

First quarter new funding for InsurTech surge 37.6%: Gallagher Re

This signals the industry may return to pre-COVID-19 levels in 2023.

Peak Re 2022 gross written premiums up 7%; records net loss

It expects to benefit from improved technical results and investment returns for 2023.

Suzuki Malaysia has appointed Tokio Marine as its sole panel insurer

Suzuki motorcycle riders have a chance to receive complementary add-ons.

HK Insurance Authority opens Northbound travel scheme for motorists

This will allow eligible Hong Kong private cars to travel through HQMB without needing regular quotas.

Great Eastern posts S$244m in Q1 profits

Total weighted new sales, however, declined by 22% during the year.

Allianz APAC and INSEAD collaborate for Life and Health program

The training will be offered to licensed Life and Health business professionals.

Cyber Insurance Can’t Do it Alone

Attention to Fundamental Security Practices Provides the Necessary Protection Against Disasters.

Korean insurers see 2022 profit surge 11.1%

The Korean insurance market is expected to grow by 2.1% in 2023.

FWD and SCB add 2 years to Thailand bancassurance contract

The collaboration with SCB has the largest contribution to FWD Thailand’s business.

2023 a mixed bag for Asian insurers: S&P

S&P also warns Asia insurers to be cautious of the effects of geopolitical risks

Canopius names two heads to boost P&C reinsurance services in APAC

They will lead the expansion of Canopius’ local reinsurance offering.

Allianz Malaysia launches campaign for retirement readiness

Only 38% of Malaysians have taken steps to prepare for retirement.