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APAC insurers grapple to preserve capital buffers amidst volatility

Low interest rates are pitfalls as it cuts income from investment holdings.

APAC insurers grapple to preserve capital buffers amidst volatility

Low interest rates are pitfalls as it cuts income from investment holdings.

Singapore regulator to amend ERM rules for insurers

It wants to boost liquidity risk management and stress testing.

Allianz APAC posts 15.4% 2020 operating profit jump to $670.9m

Both its life & health and P&C segments reported strong growth.

Philippines to launch catastrophe insurance facility in Q1

It will allow insurers to take in more catastrophe risks.

GWP of Indonesian general insurers to hit $5.17b in 2025

The sector is expected to recover 2.9% in 2021.

Manulife HK's 2020 core earnings jump 10% to $812.6m

Q4 core earnings also jumped 10% to $232m.

Indian insurers, paytech partnerships bring wider distribution

Insurers that have done so will reach a bigger client base with less cost.

Asian insurance pricing jumps 11% in Q4 2020

Property pricing rose for the ninth straight quarter to 16%.

India's budget proposals could help insurers woo foreign capital

A capital influx could allow the sector to develop distribution networks.

Australian insurance council to review coverage gaps

Concerns have been raised about affordability and availability.

Indonesia floats unit-linked certification service for general insurers

The Financial Services Authority is preparing regulations for unit-linked investment products.

Singapore life insurers' new premiums jump 3% to S$4.38b for Q4 2020

New policies bought online surged to 206,679, most of which were single premiums.

Taiwan insurers to shift towards new solvency, sustainability

The regulator has also pushed for changes in product mix.

Allianz gets full ownership of China life business

It will acquire the remaining 49% stake from Citic Trust.

Hong Kong SMEs lack adequate insurance vs key concerns: report

Only 24% have protection against equipment damage despite it being a top risk.