Insurance

Effective digital strategy a key to bancassurance partnership

Innovative digital approaches and partnerships are key drivers for bancassurance growth and competitiveness in the Asia-Pacific market.

Sun Life unveils new Chief Distribution Officer for Asia

Patrick Wei will be in charge of Asia’s distribution strategy, collaborating with distribution leaders across the region.

Zurich collaborates with APSN for adults with special needs training

It will provide vocational training opportunities for individuals with mild intellectual disabilities. 

Global reinsurers must have a watchful eye: AM Best

Reinsurers must navigate a high inflationary environment.

China’s non-life outlook solid, thanks to motor segment: AM Best

China’s electric vehicle insurance has gained traction, driving motor insurance demand.

MS Amlin’s S’pore political risk team grows, treaty gets new hires

Nicole Tan has been promoted whilst Jinnan Tang and Sam Lim are new members of the team.

Aon bolsters Asian Transaction Solution team

Shunsuke Takechi will take on the role of associate director.

Singlife boosts digital capabilities through partnership

Its collaboration with Qlik aims to elevate customer service and deliver better digital financial services.

Foreign insurance brokers enter China market: Report

These are the first foreign-funded companies approved in the sector since 2018.

Global insurtech investments impress Q3 expectations: Gallagher Re

P&C insurtech investment mainly pushed the quarter’s growth.

APAC’s healthcare spending to surge 9.9% in 2023 – WTW Survey

The region’s 2023 prediction is smaller than the global average of 10.7%

Taikang Insurance buys majority stake in ESR Warehouse Fund worth $288m

This marks ESR’s latest funding tie-up with a mainland insurer.

Transamerica Life Bermuda reveals new COO

Brian Chui will spearhead operations, which include new business, underwriting, customer service, and claims.

Japan’s public insurance to include treatment for obesity: Report

Despite concerns, Novo Nordisk claims Wegovy reduces the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events by 20%.

Malaysia’s general insurance industry climbs 7.3% YoY in 1H23

Underwriting profit saw a huge drop of 37.8% mainly due to motor and fire lines.