Insurance
Australia's ICA posts review on commercial insurance
Australia's ICA posts review on commercial insurance
Affordability and availability issues were focused on public liability, amongst others.
India releases final rules on higher FDI for insurers
At least 50% of annual net profit must be maintained as general reserve.
Underwriting woes to plague Chinese non-life insurers into 2021
Both motor premium value and underwriting were hit by the motor insurance reform.
Why life insurance agents in Asia are optimistic for 2021
They are expecting to see growth in medical products and critical illness products, says Sun Life.
China Pacific Insurance pushes for diversity, stability in 30th anniversary
It will deepen efforts in health-related business development.
India's Acko seeking funds for unicorn status
The startup is looking to raise about $200m.
APAC M&A insurance scene on the uptick: report
Activity is expected to be strong in 2021 backed by a promising Q1.
Taiwan's Cathay Life posts $2.18b net profit in 4M 2021
Parent firm Cathay Financial recorded a $511m net profit in April.
India pushes product expansion in title insurance
A comprehensive cover for all promoters is recommended.
Aussie PM frets about sustainability of disability insurance scheme
The growth in payment per participant was due to inconsistent information, he said.
China Taiping Insurance maintains stability amidst pandemic: report
But ROE and ROA were lower in 2020 compared to 2019.
Singapore health ministry to consider fully portable Integrated Shield Plans
But doing so can result in higher premiums.
Singapore life insurers post 29% jump in Q1 2021 weighted new premiums
Single-premium products grew 85% QoQ in weighted premiums.
India's Choice Group floats insurance aggregator platform
ISMOS will offer life, health and general insurance plans.
Luxury import cars drive South Korean non-life premiums in 2020
Top general insurers had $16.82b in premiums through credit cards in 2020.
Singapore health ministry to consider fully portable Integrated Shield Plans
But doing so could also lead to higher premiums.
Indian insurers at the cusp of transformation: retired IRDAI chairman
India's IT capabilities will accentuate the further growth of the sector.