Insurance

Sedgwick names Ben Chin as Asia COO

He will oversee business efficiency in the region.

Sedgwick names Ben Chin as Asia COO

He will oversee business efficiency in the region.

Hong Kong's OneDegree eases microchip requirement for cats

Cats are not legally required to have microchips in the city.

Singapore insurtech Surer launches operations

Surer is available on a 60-day free trial for a limited time only.

Australia's IAG stresses growth track despite bleak results

Insurance and net profits posted respective double-digit slumps.

Taishin Financial to acquire Prudential Taiwan for $187m

The country's financial regulator has yet to approve the deal.

Indian motor insurance segment to shrink 27.2% in 2020

Lockdown measures have snowballed into a decline in premium collections.

Singapore's life industry sales sink 13% in H1

Movement restrictions led to a 25% drop in annual premium business.

AXA mulls sale of Singapore unit

The insurer is trying to shift focus on P&C insurance.

Australia's travel insurers to contract 7.7% in 2020

The return of movement restrictions will haunt the sector.

AXA's net income down 39% to $1.65b in H1

Underlying earnings contracted 48% YoY over the same period.

Avo Insurance pilots protection plan for mainland China travellers

It will offer COVID-19 real-time PCR tests and extra benefits.

Etiqa Singapore extends COVID-19 benefit to healthcare workers

Workers will be eligible for up to $38,000 in case of a positive diagnosis.

AIA agrees to APAC venture with healthtech Holmusk

Digital health coaching tools will be first offered to Malaysian clients.

Sun Life launches Singapore office

It plans to cater to high and ultra high net worth clients.