Insurance

Taiwan insurers reach $3.1b profits in December ‘23

The overseas investments of life insurers yielded net gains of $16.5b.

Taiwan insurers reach $3.1b profits in December ‘23

The overseas investments of life insurers yielded net gains of $16.5b.

Sri Lanka's non-life insurers grapple with profitability under new premium directive: Fitch Ratings

NITF's failure to renew reinsurance cover for SRCCT and the non-renewal of retrocession cover pose risks to its capital position and earnings.

Sun Life HK expands healthcare services for cross-border residents

The high demand for this expansion is driven by demographic shifts and government support for medical collaboration between Guangdong and Hong Kong.

HK regulator sets 50% insurance mandate for cryptocurrency exchanges

Thirteen entities are currently in the application process for virtual asset trading licences.

Leonteq extends digital offerings to insurers

The platform allows real-time monitoring.

FTLife taps various industry players to expand business network

The move aims to expand the insurer’s reach in the GBA.

What are the five most pressing risks in Asia this 2024?

FM Global spell out ways businesses can build resilience in the anticipated risks of 2024.

Insurance rides high on surge in Hong Kong travellers

CEO Jim Qin of Zurich Insurance cites a trend for extended vacations among Hongkongers in 2023, boosting travel insurance sales.

CapitaLand sells 95% stake in Capital Square Beijing to AIA in S$447m deal

The property is located in the Central Business District (CBD) in Chaoyang District.

Chubb's 2023 profits soar 72.1% YoY

Life Insurance net premiums written increased by 51.5% to $5.47b,

AI deepfakes emerge as new threat in insurance fraud, warns Kennedys report

Geopolitical risks due to deglobalisation, driven by a fragile geopolitical landscape also pose as a threat for the industry.

HDI Global deploys generative AI for legal, content, and claims analysis

The AI solution is aimed at supporting the company’s staff for process augmentation.

China life insurers to focus more on quality over premium growth: analyst

Tightened regulations weakened China life insurers’ premiums in December.

Phl’s Insurance Commission resolves 5,417 complaints in 2023

The number of resolved complaints last year was 7.8% higher compared to 2022.