Insurance

Australia’s 2022 nat cat claim to reach whopping $770m: IAG

Extreme weather events have raised IAG’s expectation for natural perils claim costs.

Willis Towers Watson fully acquires Indian business

The insurance broker currently owns 49% of WTW India.

HKIA inks MoU with the Insurance Complaints Bureau

The agreement will help expedite the handling of claim-related disputes.

Indonesian credit insurers to face increased claims: Fitch

Despite this, they are still expected to comply with regulatory requirements for capitalisation.

Asia commercial insurance prices climbs by 6% in Q3

Meanwhile, global commercial insurance prices increased by 15%.

Manulife Hong Kong appoints former Prudential head as COO

Candy Au Yeung has over 20 years of experience in life and medical insurance.

MSIG Hong Kong announces partnership with CoverGo

CoverGo will help the insurer build a new end-to-end system for its health insurance business.

SBI General launches health insurance with Google Pay

This marks Google Pay’s first partnership with an Indian insurer.

8 out of 10 Singaporeans open to private mental health insurance

Consumers are keen to be covered for conditions such as anxiety and depression.

PolicyPal purchases US-based fintech firm

The Singapore insurtech firm plans to expand its financial products with the new acquisition.

MAS zeroes in on digitalisation to strengthen financial resilience

A MAS executive warns of increased cyber attacks against insurers.

Sun Life appoints new president of Asia business

The financial veteran will be responsible for the health and wealth management businesses.

Sun Life Singapore appoints Michael Wei in newly created role

Wei will be leaving his position as Sun Life’s Chief High Net Worth Officer.

M&A deals to further consolidate Singapore’s life insurance industry

The top insurers are to gain more share in an already concentrated market.

Philippines allows non-life insurers to offer agriculture cover

Agricultural insurance has a low penetration rate in the country.

IAPS pushes to insure unborn children for birth defects

At least one major Indian insurer has agreed to provide cover.