Insurance
About 84% of foreign students in S.K. dissatisfied with national health insurance system
The reason was due to higher contributions required versus private insurers.
About 84% of foreign students in S.K. dissatisfied with national health insurance system
The reason was due to higher contributions required versus private insurers.
OJK releases roadmap for Indonesia’s insurance sector, focuses on four key pillars
The roadmap pushes for insurers to prioritise integrity, safeguard consumers and public interests, and bolster national economic growth.
Manulife Singapore targets rapidly growing high-net-worth market
New data suggests young beats old in appetite for investments.
Manulife Asia unveils new Chief of Comms
Sabrina Cheung will manage the region’s strategic communications and media relations.
Prudential’s new business sees 37% profit growth IN 9M23
It grew to $2.14b, year-to-date.
FM Global names new EVP of EMA, APAC, and Canada
He will take on his role beginning 1 January 2024.
20% of Singapore’s motor insurance claims are fraudulent – GIAJ
One of the biggest insurance frauds in Singapore falsely claimed about S$1.6m.
Asia’s mortality protection gap grim by 2030, prediction shows $119t rift: report
Cyber insurance market in Asia is projected to triple in size from 2022 to 2025.
FWD witnesses new business sales jump 22% in 9M23
The value of new business rose to $724m year-on-year (YoY).
Swiss Re registers $2.5b profit in 9M23
The company aims for more than $3b in net earnings for 2023.
Asia’s Q3’23 insurance pricing flat for the second quarter in a row
Overall pricing for the third quarter remained flat, similar to the previous quarter.
SG accident, health insurance to see highest growth of 6.7% annually
Personal accident and health insurance are poised to witness significant growth amidst a thriving general insurance landscape in Singapore.
IRDAI assembles taskforce for bancassurance
The share of banks as corporate agents was 5.93% of non-life insurance and 17.44% of new business premiums in 2022-23.
ICA picks out seven catastrophe-related areas insurers need to improve on
Eight insurers’ action responses to the Cat 221 were analysed for the report.
HSBC Life reveals new leadership appointments
Winnie Ching, Raj Kumar, and Alison Law will report to CEO Greg Hingston.
Seven countries benefit from initial anticipatory action and disaster risk reduction programme
Its goal was to minimise the impact of disasters on individuals and communities.Â
Zurich acquires 51% stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank's general insurance arm
The insurer said it plans to buy 19% more in the future.