Insurance

Etiqa set for growth after being named HDB fire insurer in Singapore

The company is banking on the city-state’s 1.11 million flats to boost fire insurance sales.

Etiqa set for growth after being named HDB fire insurer in Singapore

The company is banking on the city-state’s 1.11 million flats to boost fire insurance sales.

Allianz Australia's capital adequacy to remain strong

Thanks to removal of certain non-life liability adjustments, deferred acquisition cost deductions.

Only 28% of APAC insurers prepared for AI shift

Half of insurers attribute poor customer experience to limited technology adoption. 

APAC insurers trim equity risks, increase capital efficiency: Moody's

APAC P&C insurers face different risks compared to their US counterparts. 

Sumitomo Life new plan covers despicable contact lenses

The policy provides a one-time payout of $33.40.

Milton’s $50b losses won't impact rated insurers: Fitch Ratings

This will bring 2024’s total global insured losses to over $100b.

MediShield Life to hike premiums, claim limits, and coverage by 2025

The government will provide $4.1b for these enhancements.

India’s LIC cuts first-year commission to 20% 

This adjustment brings the total first-year commission down from 35% to 28%.

Taishin, Shin Kong approve merger

This creates Taiwan's fourth-largest financial firm

New CTF Life plan enhances inheritance, wealth control

It offers the option to adjust their policy components for improved projected returns.

Insurance third party administrators market to reach $501.93b by 2028

Major trends include blockchain integration and predictive analytics. The insurance third party administrators (TPA) market is set to reach $501...

Australian insurers urged to adopt nature-positive practices

In December 2022, over 180 countries adopted the Global Biodiversity Framework.

Quest Insurance to maintain strong capitalisation

However, future loss ratios are expected to rise.

Sumitomo Life strong despite investment pressures: Fitch Ratings

Its underwriting profitability recovered, with core profit margin at 12%.