Insurance

Top APAC insurers see market cap growth of Q2 2024

China Life Insurance led with a 9% growth during the period.

Top APAC insurers see market cap growth of Q2 2024

China Life Insurance led with a 9% growth during the period.

AXA launches first heatwave parametric insurance

It aims to provide protection to employees exposed to outdoor conditions.  

Munich Re Korea gets new CEO

His role is effective 1 August.

Prudential names new regional CEO for China 

Angel Ng has more than two decades of experience in the financial services industry.

Great Eastern Life sees mixed Q2 performance in Singapore, Malaysia

Its performance offers insights for competitors like Prudential and AIA.

AXA sells investment arm to BNP Paribas for $6b

The sale is expected to drag AXA’s earnings by $440m.

Markel Asia grows with key underwriting appointments

Alvernia Xu has been appointed head of Operations in APAC.

Asia Pacific composite insurers exceed profitability standards

Their Fitch-calculated financial leverage ratios stay adequate with their ratings.

Carrot granted exclusive behavioural-based insurance use in auto 

Since the launch of its BBI product, the accident rate amongst its customers has been at 12%.

HKIA fines AIA International $3.0m for AML lapses

The insurer said conclusions were technical in nature with no findings of money laundering activities or inappropriate onboarding.

Vietnam’s non-life sector attracts robust foreign direct investment

Recent regulations supported the industry’s stable outlook.

Dhipaya Insurance’s solid 2023 earnings supported by investment gains

The insurer has a strong presence in Thailand’s non-life insurance market, said AM Best.

United Overseas Insurance’s focus on Singapore market yields stable earnings

UOI's balance sheet strength is supported by its risk-adjusted capitalisation.