General insurance

Hyundai Insurance China faces capital challenges amidst expansion

HIC is diversifying into personal lines, focusing on ride-hailing drivers and motor insurance.

Hyundai Insurance China faces capital challenges amidst expansion

HIC is diversifying into personal lines, focusing on ride-hailing drivers and motor insurance.

Vietnam’s non-life sector attracts robust foreign direct investment

Recent regulations supported the industry’s stable outlook.

SunCar Technology lengthens partnership with China Continent 

Higher service sales from the existing partnership drove this move.

MSIG HK achieves highest claims settlement since 2020

Compared to the previous year, the claims settlement ratio was at 92.9%.

Zurich Australia becomes preferred insurer of Tesla

The CEO said there has been an uptick in EV demand.

Generali Thailand commits to sustainability with new HQ

This move includes both its life and general insurance arms.

Advanced markets to drive half of new insurance premiums by 2034

Advanced APAC is expected to see strong growth in the life sector.

PIAM backs new motor vehicle smash repair standards

The standard was approved by the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Malaysia.

New Zealand’s insurers maintain strong solvency under strict regulations

Demand for non-life insurance is driven by exposure to natural hazards.

Crop insurance dwindles in FY 2024, top 4 insurance cut exposure

Gross direct premium underwritten by insurers fell 4.2%.

India eyes FDI cap overhaul for insurers

FDI cap for general or life insurance companies is at 74%.

India’s pushes for reintroduction of tax exemptions

Tax benefits currently exist for health and life insurance premiums, albeit capped and complex.

Thai association cautions on insurance coverage for EVs

Tokio Marine Safety Insurance temporarily suspended standard premiums.

Japan insurance giants to maintain improved financial performance in FY 2024

Thanks to higher domestic interest rates, diversified investments, and ongoing reforms. 

Taiwan's insurance sector posts $5.5b pre-tax profit in May

Its general insurance market surged nearly five times more than last year.

FWD Singapore, Income Insurance partner amidst EV demand

Existing motor policies at FWD Singapore will remain unaffected.

Asuransi Sinar Mas maintains satisfactory capital for expansion

The non-life insurer accounts for 9% of the total market share in GWP in 2023.