insurance

WTW lists 5 benefits of parametric insurance in energy sector

Regular payouts often take 15 to 30 days, but parametric can expedite this long-wait.

MAS banks on financial institutions to enforce robust IT security

All FIs in Singapore must comply with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).

SCOR merges APAC Life & Health units under new leadership

Dion Russell left SCOR to pursue other opportunities.

India considers raising insurance FDI cap to 100%

Despite many industries open to FDI, the insurance sector remains partially restricted.

Extortion cyber attacks rank financial services as 4th most targeted

Australia and New Zealand more vulnerable compared to firms in Europe or North America.

MSIG uses WhatsApp to streamline SME insurance process

SMEs constitute 99% of business in Singapore.

Hong Kong insurer offers MTR mobile users 45% premium discount

Users may earn MTR Points worth up to a $300 MTR fare discount.

Zurich Singapore reels in new leader of A&H

He brings over 12 years of experience.

Suncorp’s full-year earnings climb 12% YoY

Its general insurance segment’s GWP increased by 14%.

Aflac strengthens solvency with strong Japan ratio

Particularly, its medical and cancer insurance business profile remains strong.

Suncorp pivots to pure-play P&C insurance after divestments

Its FY 2024 P&C segment bagged $800m in net earnings.

China life insurers faced narrowing margins in 2023

Under C-ROSS phase 2 insurers are expected to exercise caution with investments.

Sri Lanka to tighten capital requirements for insurers

The sector heavily relies on investment income, which challenges profitability.

Hanwha General should bolster its digital non-life subsidiary

HGI reported a consolidated ROE of 6.5% in 2023.