General insurance

GIAJ admits gap between practices and public expectations

It unveiled its initiatives to rebuild the trust of its customers.

GIAJ admits gap between practices and public expectations

It unveiled its initiatives to rebuild the trust of its customers.

2.6 million Australians don’t have health insurance

Meanwhile, general insurance gained more traction due to increased awareness.

Malaysia's general insurance to grow at 7.8% CAGR by 2028

The industry could see $5.0b in direct written premiums this year.

Japan's auto insurance premiums set to rise in 2026

A rating organisation intends to raise its reference premium rates by an average of 5.7%.

Taiwan's new EV insurance plans to ensure fair pricing

Premium rates for EVs won't exceed those for gas vehicles by 50%.

Marsh lists 4 ways to gain an advantage in growing EV market

The EV insurance market is forecasted to expand to $687.62b by 2029.

ICA proposes updates to insurance code

The code was first introduced in 1994.

Vietnam and the IMF discuss social insurance expansion

Topics included enhancing pension policies amidst changes to the Law on Social Insurance.

Australian insurance sector combats inflation with premium hikes

Its life insurance premiums are seen to grow ~3% in 2024 and 2025 modestly.

APAC to lead global EV insurance market in the next five years

The global EV insurance market is seen to skyrocket by 40.3% in CAGR.

Japanese non-life overseas operations seen to temper domestic underwriting

The country’s big three non-life players saw their profits surge in FYE24.

Australian insurers remain resilient despite lower premium hikes: S&P

79% of rated Australian insurers have stable rating outlooks.

Vietnam’s non-life insurers show mixed results in Q1: Report

The market is projected to reach VND79.7t this year.

QBE underwriting reforms show promise: S&P Global

QBE to maintain capital redundancy at or above the 99.95% stress level.

HK insurers’ Q1 premiums mounts $22b in premiums

On a year-on-year basis, it climbed 12.2%.