Insurance

Swiss Re announces new China chief 

Swiss Re announces new China chief 

The appointment is part of Swiss Re’s investment in its China market.

AIA's smart calculator helps Singaporeans' figure out their financial weaknesses

The app calculates the personal financial satisfaction score based on the customer’s financial goals.

Hong Kong IA bans three agents for faking school credentials

Two were banned for three years whilst the other was banned for two years.

FWD extends support as Hong Kong battles fifth wave of COVID-19

This includes extension of various pandemic-related coverages.

Vietnam general insurance industry to reach $3.5b in 2026

Natural disasters and growing compulsory insurance classe is boosting the industry.

KB Financial Group to merge life insurance subsidiaries

The insurers merging are KB Life Insurance and Prudential Life Insurance of Korea.

Swiss Re names new Greater China CEO

He was previously the General Manager of AIG International Consulting.

PayMaya launches online shopping insurance for customers

This will be available for PayMaya users in the Philippines for free.

AIA total VONB up 18% to $3.3b in 2021

AIA China was named as the largest contributor for the group’s VONB.

Igloo raises $19m in Series B funding round

This brings its total funding to over $36m.

Philippine non-life outlook to remain stable: AM Best

Strong growth in different non-life segments underpinning stable outlook.

APAC insurer earnings to fluctuate amidst Russia-Ukraine conflict

The conflict would test insurers with high allocation to foreign-currency investments.

Hong Kong broker banned over breach of personal information

He was also found guilty of forgery and impersonation.

Prudential Singapore reports $743m premium sales in 2021

Momentum was supported by growth across the agency and bancassurance channels.

Gas up and get insured: AXA and Setel seals deal on digital motor insurance product

Setel users will now have the option to buy motor insurance with their accounts.

Allianz General Malaysia customers offered flash flood claims

A ‘Claims Caravan’ will also be deployed for a swift claims process.