Insurance

China Taiping Insurance announces new Singapore chief

He was formerly part of the Singapore business back in 2006.

Thai Life targets $1b IPO

This could be the largest equity capital market deal in SEA this year.

Top three things killing the insurance industry

Thanks to these threats, 54% of insurers had an ROE below their cost of equity.

How Emma transforms AXA Mandiri's digital strategies

Emma is an all-in-one digital platform that meets the customers' needs, from purchasing an insurance policy to booking gym classes.

WTW names new APAC head of Financial Solutions

The new appointee will be based in Singapore.

No insurance payout for Hong Kong’s controversial Jumbo Floating Restaurant

The vessel reportedly capsized near the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.

Climate risk is burning billions and Asia remains vulnerable

In 2021, the largest recorded natural disaster in the region cost over $2b.

Everest Insurance gets regulator nod for Singapore entity

This marks the global insurer's official entrance to the Asian market.

India’s recently cancelled cricket match triggers $5.75m in insurance claims

The cancellation of the recent match triggered several claims.

Taiwan’s COVID-19 insurance policy complaints surges 

Complaints is now 25 times higher than last year.

HK insurers’ response to sustainability challenges

The effort to embrace and promote sustainability is not without challenges

Allianz Malaysia names new chairman

The new chairman was the former CEO of Allianz General Malaysia.

Women in insurance: What’s blocking the way to diversity?

Unconscious bias and ‘double shifting’ are just some of the known hurdles.

$3.37b losses in Eastern Australia floods to challenge insurers

The initial assessment of losses was $2.75b in April.

Dai-Ichi Life and Resolution Re signs reinsurance agreement

This marks the first Japanese reinsurance transaction for Resolution Re.