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Hong Kong’s insurance premium falls 1.4% YoY in first semester

The whole life, critical illness, and general insurance markets each saw increases.

Hong Kong’s insurance premium falls 1.4% YoY in first semester

The whole life, critical illness, and general insurance markets each saw increases.

Ping An Life, P&C segments saw rise in 1H 2023 performance

The group’s operating profit reached RMB82.0b.

APAC to lead microinsurance market – report

Globally, the segment’s CAGR is forecast to rise 6.2% by 2031.

FWD Singapore enters HNW insurance market

Jason Tsui has been selected as Chief High-Net-Worth Officer to spearhead the segment.

Howden ramps up Singapore marine team

The insurance brokerage firm appointed Bozidar Ljubisavljevic as the Executive Director.

HSBC Life Singapore unveils new CEO

Harpreet Bindra will oversee the company’s business strategy in Singapore.

FWD Group’s new business value  jumps 22% YoY in first half

The six months to June accumulated $482m in new business value.

MAS-licenced MoneyOwl to wind down financial advisory business

The company found that its advisory business is not financially viable.

Australia assures FIs with new corporate plan amidst surfacing risks

This is to assure the stability of insurers, banks, and superannuation sectors.

Taiwan’s pre-tax earnings register NT130b, YTD

Both its life and non-life markets saw incremental year-on-year increases.

APAC amongst fastest growing cyber insurance market: S&P Global

It grew 51.2% in the past five years but remains the second smallest market globally.

Great Eastern and Intellect launch 24/7 mental health helpline for employees

This provides employees with personalised and immediate guidance.

Prudential names new CEO for Eastspring Investments

In the near future, a new CIO will be appointed.

Reinsurance industry shies away from calamity coverage: Fitch Ratings

Underwriting discipline to continue in 2024 but price-hikes will be moderate.

ANZIIF and general insurers set out a new framework for better claims and settling services

The competency-based framework outlines the professionalism that must be upheld by the industry.