Insurance

Ping An Insurance's H1 net profit shrinks 29.7%

Gross written premiums dropped 0.2% YoY.

Ping An Insurance's H1 net profit shrinks 29.7%

Gross written premiums dropped 0.2% YoY.

Allianz Malaysia posts 7.3% hike in H1 2020 gross written premiums

Both its life and general insurance arms also recorded GWP growths.

Asian reinsurers to refocus existing protection amidst pandemic

They are re-emphasising on capital to build buffers against claims and losses.

Coinsurance to alter Korean insurers' capital efforts

It would be more benefitting for the life segment.

Prudential Malaysia's digital journey let operations take flight amidst the crisis

Its five-year digitalisation plan allowed for easy transition to remote work and services.

Reinsurance broker BMS adds Amy Fu to Asia business team

The team is still subject to regulatory approval.

Chinese insurtech Waterdrop nabs $230m funding from Swiss Re, Tencent

Swiss Re reportedly invested $100m in the platform, a source said.

AIA's H1 operating profit grows but new business sinks

Limited face-to-face sales pushed VONB down.

Singapore's SNACK grants $1,500 insurance coverage to MyRepublic customers

Customers simply need to sign-up for a Personal Accident plan on the SNACK app.

Igloo, Akulaku, UnionBank launch microinsurance in the Philippines

PA products will be available on UnionBank's and Akulaku's platforms.

Malaysia's life insurers suffer 12.6% fall in H1 total premiums

Investment-linked policies dropped 24.5%, triggering the fall.

Hong Kong renames Clement Cheung as Insurance Authority chief

He played a role in boosting the global competitiveness of the sector.

China's economic rebound to test foreign insurers

The country is dominated by local insurers.

Pandemic drums up life insurance demand amongst Australia's wealthy

But it has also crippled away at HNWs trust on insurance providers.