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HKIA imposes five-year ban on ex-insurance agent

The former agent mishandled and misappropriated premium payments from two policyholders. 

Miller names new lead for Financial Lines, Asia

William Seccombe will focus on forming a team of experts to boost Miller’s offering.

AXA’s 9M’23 revenue inches up 2%

It accumulated EU78.8b in gross written premiums and other revenues.

ASEAN segments drive AIA’s Q3 VONB, jumps 35% YoY

VONB growth was observed in Mainland China, Hong Kong, ASEAN, and India.

About 84% of foreign students in S.K. dissatisfied with national health insurance system

The reason was due to higher contributions required versus private insurers.

OJK releases roadmap for Indonesia’s insurance sector, focuses on four key pillars

The roadmap pushes for insurers to prioritise integrity, safeguard consumers and public interests, and bolster national economic growth.

Manulife Asia unveils new Chief of Comms

Sabrina Cheung will manage the region’s strategic communications and media relations.

FM Global names new EVP of EMA, APAC, and Canada

He will take on his role beginning 1 January 2024.

20% of Singapore’s motor insurance claims are fraudulent – GIA

One of the biggest insurance frauds in Singapore falsely claimed about S$1.6m.

FWD witnesses new business sales jump 22% in 9M23

The value of new business rose to $724m year-on-year (YoY).

Swiss Re registers $2.5b profit in 9M23

The company aims for more than $3b in net earnings for 2023.

Asia’s Q3’23 insurance pricing flat for the second quarter in a row

Overall pricing for the third quarter remained flat, similar to the previous quarter.

SG accident, health insurance to see highest growth of 6.7% annually

Personal accident and health insurance are poised to witness significant growth amidst a thriving general insurance landscape in Singapore.

IRDAI assembles taskforce for bancassurance

The share of banks as corporate agents was 5.93% of non-life insurance and 17.44% of new business premiums in 2022-23.