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IFRS shifts AM Best’s reinsurance list
Munich Re topped this year’s rankings with $32.9b in revenue.
IFRS shifts AM Best’s reinsurance list
Munich Re topped this year’s rankings with $32.9b in revenue.
Zhong An’s H1 2024 earnings fall 24.5% YoY
Its EPS stood at RMB1.11 cents.
Over 4,000 BFSI assets wrongly exposed in SEA
About 300 internet-facing assets can be exploited.
Peak Re’s capitalisation remains robust amidst strong profits
Its net profit reached $200m in 2023.
Asia Pacific drives 54% of bancassurance market growth
The market is seen to expand by 6.74% this year.
Cambodia's gross premiums surge 16.9% YoY in July
The life insurance market’s contraction was offset by its general insurance.
Taiwan’s investment-linked insurance products dwindle in June
Sales of traditional products increased 19% YoY.
AIA, Singapore University of Social Sciences launch insurance minor
As part of the agreement, the insurer plans to upskill 100 of its employees.
Insurers burdened by managing investments, seeks third-party aid
Life insurers outsource less frequently than P&C or health insurers.
Allianz Partners India joins Pulse Energy for real-time EV charger access
An EV trip planner will map routes with available chargers.
KakaoPay Insurance hits 1.5m travel insurance enrollments
It has integrated its services through KakaoTalk, which has over 41 million users.
Life/annuity reinsurers see improved conditions amidst higher rates
L/A reinsurers remain well-capitalised until 2025.
Japan’s vehicle insurance costs to climb in new year
The country’s big 4 players may raise premiums up to 5%.
IRDAI aims for accessible insurance by 2047
Innovations in the insurtech sector were discussed to meet insurance goals.
Sunshine Insurance H1 2024 net profit rises 8.3% YoY
EPS stood at $0.04.
SEA insurtech funding hits $1.8b
80% of the sector’s funding was secured in the past five years.
APRA sets four-year plan for financial sector stability
APRA will collaborate to address the protection gap in household insurance.