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AIA total VONB up 18% to $3.3b in 2021
AIA China was named as the largest contributor for the group’s VONB.
AIA total VONB up 18% to $3.3b in 2021
AIA China was named as the largest contributor for the group’s VONB.
Hong Kong premiums dips by almost 1% to $76.98 in 2021
General insurance business was up by 1.4%
Igloo raises $19m in Series B funding round
This brings its total funding to over $36m.
China to dethrone US as largest market for life insurance
Life insurance premiums in China will reach $7.12t by 2050.
Philippine non-life outlook to remain stable: AM Best
Strong growth in different non-life segments underpinning stable outlook.
APAC insurer earnings to fluctuate amidst Russia-Ukraine conflict
The conflict would test insurers with high allocation to foreign-currency investments.
Hong Kong broker banned over breach of personal information
He was also found guilty of forgery and impersonation.
Prudential Singapore reports $743m premium sales in 2021
Momentum was supported by growth across the agency and bancassurance channels.
Gas up and get insured: AXA and Setel seals deal on digital motor insurance product
Setel users will now have the option to buy motor insurance with their accounts.
Allianz General Malaysia customers offered flash flood claims
A ‘Claims Caravan’ will also be deployed for a swift claims process.
LIA lists new priorities for 2022 with a new management committee
New committee means new goals for the association.
Women to bolster Fusion’s APAC underwriting team
These new senior appointments will power the firm's M&A underwriting business.
YAS MicroInsurance opens new office in Malaysia
The insurtech firm said it plans to ‘shake-up’ the market.
Bupa appoints new managing director
The new head has over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry.
MSIG Asia CEO Alan J. Wilson retires after 14 years
COO Clemens Philippi set to take the wheel on 1 April.
AIA buys Hong Kong insurer Blue Cross for $278m from BEA
A bancassurance partnership is also in the mix.
Hong Kong IA extends temporary distribution measures until September
This means face-to-face sales of some insurance products are still prohibited.