insurance

Insurance third party administrators market to reach $501.93b by 2028

Major trends include blockchain integration and predictive analytics.

Insurance third party administrators market to reach $501.93b by 2028

Major trends include blockchain integration and predictive analytics.

Australian insurers urged to adopt nature-positive practices

In December 2022, over 180 countries adopted the Global Biodiversity Framework.

Quest Insurance to maintain strong capitalisation

However, future loss ratios are expected to rise.

Sumitomo Life strong despite investment pressures: Fitch Ratings

Its underwriting profitability recovered, with core profit margin at 12%.

Beneficial Insurance boasts 36.1% return on equity

Beneficial’s risk-adjusted capitalisation was strongest level as of 31 March.

Ardonagh merges PSC’s ANZ operations with Envest

This makes it one of the top privately owned insurance distribution companies in Australia.

Philippines’ insurance sector smaller than other financial services

The industry generated total revenues of $8.14b in 2022.

China Taiping set to maintain strong market position

The group reported $10.51b in outstanding debt as of June, down from $11.90b last year.

More than a third of consumers warm to AI in insurance claims

Markets like Australia showed the least enthusiasm.

Nat Re benefits from robust local insurer ties 

In 2023, Nat Re saw a notable rise in net profit, driven by improved underwriting.

Samsung Fire & Marine holds robust balance sheet, leads in auto insurance

SFM maintains the highest regulatory solvency ratio amongst non-life insurers in South Korea

Vietnam-China talks aim for long-term elderly care solutions

Health insurance coverage in China has stabilised at above 97% of the population. 

India launches pension system for all ages, infancy to 70 

NPS Vatsalya allows accounts to be opened for children.

What two challenges impede the finance sector’s ESG goals?

Industry experts agreed that the sector must aim for objectives that extend beyond immediate business interests.

Lloyd’s projects $14.5t loss from hypothetical global conflict

The scenario highlights the vulnerability of global trade.