Insurance

Health insurance important driver in Malaysia's non-life market growth: analyst

Stable outlook is also projected for Malaysia’s non-life insurance industry.

Health insurance important driver in Malaysia's non-life market growth: analyst

Stable outlook is also projected for Malaysia’s non-life insurance industry.

Swiss Re Asia appoints new head of Malaysia branch

He will also assume the role of head of client markets property and casualty.

Peak Re acquires remaining 50% stake in Caribbean insurance group NAGICO

The Hong Kong reinsurer initially invested in NAGICO in 2016.

Hong Kong digital life insurer Blue launches outpatient service mobile app

This follows the launch of the Blue WeMedi Outpatient protector plan.

Indonesian e-wallet OVO unveils motorcycle insurance for users

It is the first e-wallet in Indonesia to offer motorcycle insurance with monthly premiums.

India's Star Health launches IPO

The IPO aims to raise as much as $268.3m.

Manulife’s cashless day surgery e-service offered at HKBH Ambulatory Medical Centre

HKBH offers a HK$500 electronic coupon to select customers of Manulife. 

Prudential Singapore upgrades Pulse with wealth solutions tools

The firm’s health and wellness app now includes wealth tools called “Wealth@Pulse”.

India readies bill to privatised state-owned general insurer: report

The bill seeks to remove the 51% floor on government holding.

Australian insurer IAG net loss resulted from one-off factors: analyst

The company’s preliminary FY 2021 results predict a A$427m net loss.

China Re expects H1 net profit jump up to 65% 

This comes at the back of improved underwriting profits and optimized asset allocations.

Great Eastern launches first green life insurance product in Singapore

The insurer will donate S$1,000 for every S$1m raised from GREAT Green SP proceeds.

APAC’s marine, aviation, transit insurance to reach $14.5b by 2025

Japan and China accounted for 60% of MAT premiums in APAC.

Zurich Malaysia appoints Junior Cho as country head

Cho will report to Zurich Asia Pacific CEO Tulsi Naidu.