Insurance

LIC net profits surges by 39.4% in full-year 2021

This is despite a fall of 18% in profits in the fourth quarter.

China regulator green lit AIA China's new branch

The insurer will establish a new branch in Henan.

Hong Kong insurance regulator faces staff shortage: report

The regulator said it is understaffed by around 10%.

nib postpones increasing health insurance premiums for Australians

The insurer will postpone the increase until 1 November.

Pru Life UK launches 4-in-1 critical illness cover in the Philippines

Four family members can share one critical illness policy.

Indonesia insures more than 2,000 gov’t buildings

This is part of the government’s pilot program on disaster risk reduction.

Beijing offers elderly COVID-19 vaccine insurance to ease hesitancy

Payout for elderlies experiencing adverse effects could go as high as $74k.

Prudential hires ex-Citi banker as new group chief

The new chief will be based in Hong Kong.

Australia life insurance industry suffers 88.6% loss in investment revenues

The loss was offset by the 25% decrease in operating expenses.

How insurance companies in Asia can create meaningful customer experiences

Customer experience is a crucial area where growing insurance companies have an opportunity to stand.

Howden gets regulator nod to acquire 100% of India business

India’s government allows 100% foreign ownership of insurance intermediaries.

India’s Digit Insurance eyes $500m IPO

It plans to file the necessary papers by September.

Australia general insurance industry Q1 profits soars to $920m

This reflects the impact of premium increases across business classes.

bolttech announces partnership with Vietnam’s largest telecom operator

The firm plans to create an insurance ecosystem to offer a range of insurance products.