Insurance
Insurers can halve emissions by 2030: UN official
Insurers can halve emissions by 2030: UN official
The UN assistant secretary-general for climate action has three asks for the industry.
WTW appoints new Thailand country head
The current head will now be in charge of Vietnam.
APAC life segment records highest growth rate in over five years in 2021
Life insurance premiums in the region reached a record-breaking $1.3t.
Going hybrid is key for traditional insurers to rival insurTechs
Insurers stuck in traditional ways may find it hard to outclass these new disrupters.
Hong Kong insurance regulator bans broker over hiding of payment mistake
The broker then tried to shift the blame to his client.
Open Insurance launches partnership with New Zealand telco
The partnership aims to bundle power, mobile, and insurance in one.
Information technology could bolster insurance industry growth: Indonesian regulator
The industry has grown by 8.67% annually for the past five years.
India could soon allow customers to take out loans to buy insurance
The regulator is currently studying a proposal for premium financing.
OneDegree expands home cover to include LGBTQ+ families
The cover was soft-launched in March, and relaunched to extend coverage.
Kyobo Life to issue $500m hybrid bonds
The 30-year bonds will all be sold to offshore investors.
ICA Board names new non-executive director
She currently heads Swiss Re’s Australia and New Zealand division.
What are Taiwan’s insurance regulation amendments for the elderly?
Several amendments were introduced to enhance the protection of senior citizens.
Pru Life UK Philippines showcases new office
Known as PRUHouse, it is a 2,600 sqm fully customised workspace.
Allianz Asia Pacific hires new COO
He was Prudential Malaysia’s former CTO.
Taiwan’s life insurance industry profits reports another drop in April
The non-life business also failed to beat its previous year’s record.
MSIG Asia appoints new EVP of business development and digitalisation
The new EVP will be based in Singapore.
Thai Life meets investors ahead of $1b IPO
The IPO is set to be the biggest in Thailand.