insurance
Interest in GBA retirement high, yet insurance needs underscored
An AIA Hong Kong survey showed nearly 40% of the respondents want to retire in GBA cities.
Interest in GBA retirement high, yet insurance needs underscored
An AIA Hong Kong survey showed nearly 40% of the respondents want to retire in GBA cities.
Generali, UNDP collaborate to boost SME strength against climate and other risks
The partnership is aimed to reduce the protection gap for vulnerable communities by providing access to insurance solutions.
Asia’s insurance and banking titans pledge climate action
Insurance and banking leaders join forces to tackle climate change, emphasising the need for sustainable investments and inclusive transition strategies.
Sompo appoints new chief risk officer and Japan head of reinsurance
Koji Takahashi will be succeeding Emiko Maki.
Australian regulator calls for better claims handling
ASIC expects the industry to improve its response to recent events and prioritise the resolution of outstanding claims related to 2022 floods.
Smartpay and Chubb team up to offer embedded insurance in Japan
The insurance market is expected to reach JPY80t by 2027.
Howden Tiger strengthens APAC team with appointment of Karl Marshall
Marshall carries more than 30 years of actuarial experience.
Allianz Trade unveils service for B2B e-commerce payments
The payment solution includes trade credit insurance protection.
Etiqa S’pore unveils CI plan, supports mental health conditions
Coverage is provided for psychiatrist consultations, which are up to eight claims.
MSIG Singapore upgrades investment analytics with Clearwater tech
This will enable digital reporting, ensuring compliance with international standards such as IFRS 9.
AIA Singapore welcomes interns in first corporate-led programme
The programme is six-week long.
Surge in demand for cyber, marine, cargo, and property insurance in SG and Malaysia
Success in both markets relies heavily on how they’ll navigate uncertainties.
Japan life insurers double premiums to $12b in 2023
Operating expenses also doubled for the year.
Hong Kong slams prohibition orders on former agents
Three agents committed separate crimes such as falsified accreditation and unauthorised benefit transfers.
ICA engages treasury on proposed financial advice reforms
A consultation roundtable was conducted last 19 February.
S&P expects APAC trends to return to fundamentals
Insurers are expected to focus on underwriting and prudent risk selection.
S’pore SMEs fear business interruption but don’t own insurance for it
S’porean SMEs said cyberattacks were the most common incidents in 2023.