Insurance

B2B spending drives Indonesia's insurance sector in 2023

Indonesia's industry turnover reached $17.2b.

B2B spending drives Indonesia's insurance sector in 2023

Indonesia's industry turnover reached $17.2b.

HDI Global’s net financial result rises to $76m in H1 2024

Thanks to higher investment volumes and increased interest income. 

WTW lists 5 benefits of parametric insurance in energy sector

Regular payouts often take 15 to 30 days, but parametric can expedite this long-wait.

Pru Life UK nets $85m in new premiums this quarter

It also totalled $400m in premium income for variable life insurance products.

MAS banks on financial institutions to enforce robust IT security

All FIs in Singapore must comply with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).

SCOR merges APAC Life & Health units under new leadership

Dion Russell left SCOR to pursue other opportunities.

India considers raising insurance FDI cap to 100%

Despite many industries open to FDI, the insurance sector remains partially restricted.

Extortion cyber attacks rank financial services as 4th most targeted

Australia and New Zealand more vulnerable compared to firms in Europe or North America.

MSIG uses WhatsApp to streamline SME insurance process

SMEs constitute 99% of business in Singapore.

Hong Kong insurer offers MTR mobile users 45% premium discount

Users may earn MTR Points worth up to a $300 MTR fare discount.

Zurich Singapore reels in new leader of A&H

He brings over 12 years of experience.

Aviva Investors appoints new APAC solutions sales head

He has over two decades of experience in the insurance investment industry.

Suncorp’s full-year earnings climb 12% YoY

Its general insurance segment’s GWP increased by 14%.

Philippine HMO net income rebounds to $11.2m in H1 2024

Thanks to higher revenues driven by higher membership fees collected. 

Aflac strengthens solvency with strong Japan ratio

Particularly, its medical and cancer insurance business profile remains strong.