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Korean Re faces downgrade risk amid shifting market dynamics

S&P hints at better assessments if Korean Re sustains strong performance and market leadership.

Korean Re faces downgrade risk amid shifting market dynamics

S&P hints at better assessments if Korean Re sustains strong performance and market leadership.

Insurtech Carrot to develop behaviour-based solution with Indonesian insurer

The collaboration will facilitate LGI's introduction of BBI products in Indonesia.

41% of Australian travellers opt out of purchasing travel insurance

27% of Australians think travel insurance is unnecessary.

Participation in social insurance grows across Vietnam

Insurance premiums worth $1.99b (VND36.66t) have been collected in the first two months of 2024.

Hong Kong’s PA&H insurance sector to reach $28.5b in 2028

This growth was driven by the increased health awareness brought by the pandemic.

Tokio Marine intensifies climate strategy with policy revisions

The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

Zurich Insurance and Klook collaborate for solution to flight delays

The FlyEasy benefit offers lounge access to those with flight disruptions.

Japan P&C faces investor caution despite positive outlook

Jefferies anticipates a quicker unwinding of equity cross-holdings.

AlipayHK users benefit from Blue Cross travel insurance promotion

Travellers can purchase a five-day travel insurance plan for HK$1.

ASFA blames legislative changes for superannuation insurance downturn

Legislative changes blamed for superannuation insurance downturn.

AIA Group’s margin growth marred by health claims

A negative variance of -$221m on health claims, Jefferies noted.

New regime to strengthen accountability framework for Australia’s financial institutions

The Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) is effective beginning 15 March.

KBFG China sees continuous growth in capital and surplus

AM Best said its relatively small capital base and underwriting portfolio expose it to volatility in the event of large losses.

Prospects brighten for Fidelity Life Assurance's operating performance

The company's financial flexibility is bolstered by its two largest shareholders, said AM Best.

Ping An P&C's favourable business profile in China's insurance market – AM Best

AM Best assessed Ping An P&C to have a favourable business profile.