Insurance

Hong Kong proposes two-year ILS grant scheme

The amount of grant per issuance will be capped at HK$12m.

Asia's insurance advisors still optimistic despite pandemic

Seven in 10 see rise in critical illness insurance sales.

APAC insurers grapple to preserve capital buffers amidst volatility

Low interest rates are pitfalls as it cuts income from investment holdings.

Singapore regulator to amend ERM rules for insurers

It wants to boost liquidity risk management and stress testing.

Allianz APAC posts 15.4% 2020 operating profit jump to $670.9m

Both its life & health and P&C segments reported strong growth.

Philippines to launch catastrophe insurance facility in Q1

It will allow insurers to take in more catastrophe risks.

GWP of Indonesian general insurers to hit $5.17b in 2025

The sector is expected to recover 2.9% in 2021.

Manulife HK's 2020 core earnings jump 10% to $812.6m

Q4 core earnings also jumped 10% to $232m.

Indian insurers, paytech partnerships bring wider distribution

Insurers that have done so will reach a bigger client base with less cost.

Asian insurance pricing jumps 11% in Q4 2020

Property pricing rose for the ninth straight quarter to 16%.

Inside Concirrus' Asian expansion and helping marine insurers with data analytics

Rising premiums and digitisation present a faster and positive recovery for the sector.

India's budget proposals could help insurers woo foreign capital

A capital influx could allow the sector to develop distribution networks.

Australian insurance council to review coverage gaps

Concerns have been raised about affordability and availability.

Indonesia floats unit-linked certification service for general insurers

The Financial Services Authority is preparing regulations for unit-linked investment products.

Allianz Life Malaysia floats training scheme for future estate planners

They will receive monthly financial assistance of up to $3,000.