APAC

Inflation hits non-life insurance hard, property and motor sectors face uphill battle: Malaysian Re

The main impact of inflation on insurers' balance sheets is likely to be an increase in claims costs.

Inflation hits non-life insurance hard, property and motor sectors face uphill battle: Malaysian Re

The main impact of inflation on insurers' balance sheets is likely to be an increase in claims costs.

Swiss Re predicts $4t surge in life savings premiums by 2033 amid pension and retirement savings concerns

An estimated retirement savings gap of $106t exists across government-provided, employer-based, and individual pension savings in eight major economies in 2022.

Climate risks are still insurable in global South – Howden

In his keynote speech at COP28, the CEO and founder emphasised the potential of loss and damage fund.

How global issues impact reinsurance: Guy Carpenter

Repricing risks, using quality data, and seeking alternative solutions are fundamental steps for insurers.

Three threats that pose a challenge to insurance investors in 2024: Conning

Richard Sega, Global Chief Investment Strategist at Conning emphasised that effective risk management is key.

Marsh completes acquisition of Honan Insurance

Josh Roach will be the merged entity’s president in January.

Swiss Re aims for $3.6b in net income amidst IFRS shift

Its SST ratio is perceived to be unaffected by the shift to IFRS.

Gallagher Re promotes Mark Hansen to COO role

He was previously COO of the North America segment.

Sun Life unveils new Chief Distribution Officer for Asia

Patrick Wei will be in charge of Asia’s distribution strategy, collaborating with distribution leaders across the region.

Global reinsurers must have a watchful eye: AM Best

Reinsurers must navigate a high inflationary environment.

Global insurtech investments impress Q3 expectations: Gallagher Re

P&C insurtech investment mainly pushed the quarter’s growth.

APAC’s healthcare spending to surge 9.9% in 2023 – WTW Survey

The region’s 2023 prediction is smaller than the global average of 10.7%

Swiss Re: Asia’s insurance players target health industry in 2024

In Singapore, shifting focus to health underscores the need for insurance players to close the protection gap that has remained unchanged in the last 5 years.

AIA Group releases climate action plan, target net-zero by 2050

It said it’s the first pan-Asian life and health insurer validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). 

Only six out of 10 said they are ready to handle business risks: Aon survey

About three of 10 persons have been affected by last year’s top business risks.

Aspen Insurance rebounds YoY in Q323, net income at $86m

The insurer’s net income stood at $86m, a rebound from the previous year’s $161m loss.