Insurance

APRA inserts AU$20m more in capital requirement to RAC Insurance

APRA saw significant weaknesses in RAC's outsourcing controls, conflict management, and board decision-making processes.

APRA inserts AU$20m more in capital requirement to RAC Insurance

APRA saw significant weaknesses in RAC's outsourcing controls, conflict management, and board decision-making processes.

MSIG bolsters EV coverage in Singapore

Electric vehicle usage in Singapore surged 200% since 2021.

Allianz Trade APAC appoints new HK commercial director

Tricia Koh will oversee commercial activities in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea.

Ping An’s 9M23 profits register $12b

Retail customers reached almost 230 million, with a contract ratio of 2.99.

Sompo Int’l assigns new lead for crisis management, commercial P&C insurance

Chiew is based in Singapore and joins from AXA, where she was a senior underwriter.

Marsh plans of Japan joint venture with MST Insurance Service: Report

The venture plans to offer specialised corporate insurance recommendations.

HKFI approves of HKSAR policy address

The chief executive acknowledged the vital role of marine insurance in terms of maritime services.

Allianz Commercial appoints Jude Cross as Asia’s head of property

Cross has more than 20 years of experience in the industry.

Retirement income competency lags in Asian markets

Post-pandemic, retirees face new risks such as inflation and rising interest rates.

Indonesia’s new regulation seen to boost takaful sector – Fitch Ratings

This is expected to strengthen the business profiles of takaful businesses and the sector.

Higher domestic rates could raise investment income of Japanese life insurers: AM Best

Japanese life insurers may face a higher debt burden when they need to refinance their existing debt. 

Taiwan’s non-life operating performance ‘likely’ to stay afloat in 2023: AM  Best

Recovery in the capital markets and reserve releases will support the industry’s performance.