Insurance
Philippine life insurance sector slated for 5.4% CAGR by 2028
                                                                                 
                    
                    The industry will likely increase by 3% this year.
                
                                
            Philippine life insurance sector slated for 5.4% CAGR by 2028
                                                                                                                 
                            
                            The industry will likely increase by 3% this year.
                        
                                                
                        
    
                    Property insurance industry to exceed $152b by 2028
                                                                                                 
                        
                        China is forecast to lead with 36% in terms of written premiums.
                    
                                        
                    
                Malaysia floats co-payment medical and health insurance feature
                                                                                                 
                        
                        It also increased tax relief for medical expenses to over $2,300.
The Malaysian government has raised the individual income tax relief for medical...
                    
                                        
                    
                AXA XL makes three hires in Perth
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The group named Chris McElroy, Amanda Rattue, and Trent Jeuring as senior underwriters.
AXA XL has announced three key appointments in Perth to...
                    
                                        
                    
                Lifenet establishes policy and committee for sustainability
                                                                                                 
                        
                        It also determined a corporate value enhancement based on the LIFENET Manifesto.
                    
                                        
                    
                HSBC Life to keep using tech to stay on top in Hong Kong
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The life insurer wants to offer solutions beyond traditional products, its CEO says.
                    
                                        
                    
                Insurance sector lacks key skills in Gen AI and finance
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The workforce requires upskilling.
                    
                                        
                    
                Unit-linked insurance market to reach $2.3t by 2032
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The market is forecasted to reach a CAGR of 10.9%. 
                    
                                        
                    
                2024 insured losses exceed decade average at $108b
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Total economic losses for the first three quarters reached ~$280b.
                    
                                        
                    
                Taiwan insurers to raise fresh equity amidst new capital requirement
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The new standard also raised compliance risks for insurers.
                    
                                        
                    
                Dah Sing Insurance strengthens capital structure
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Its 2023 net profit was $13.9m.
                    
                                        
                    
                AXA rebrands China reinsurance arm to AXA International Re
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The change is effective 16 October.
                    
                                        
                    
                Specialist Risk Group appoints new APAC CEO
                                                                                                 
                        
                        He will begin his term early next year.
                    
                                        
                    
                India’s life insurance sector bags 12% CAGR in past five years
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The life insurance penetration rate is at 3.8%.
                    
                                        
                    
                High-income S’poreans grapple with retirement planning amidst rising financial needs
                                                                                                 
                        
                        High-income retirees were overwhelmed by the rising cost of living and family support expenses.
                    
                                        
                    
                Allianz Trade reels in new ASEAN commercial director
                                                                                                 
                        
                        His role begins on 21 October.
                    
                                        
                    
                India, Philippines pension systems lack adequacy: Mercer
                                                                                                 
                        
                        A score below 35 would indicate serious deficiencies.
                    
                                        
                    
                 
            	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                             
                             
                     
                             
           
                                 
                                 
                                 
               
                                     
                                     
                                     
 
                                                                                                
                                                
                                                                                                                                         
 
                                                                                                
                                                
                                                                                                                                         
 
                                                                                                
                                                
                                                                                                                                         
 
                                                                                                
                                                
                                                                                                                                         
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                