Insurance

How insurtech Cover Genius delivers personalised insurance anywhere

It partners with insurers to distribute plans through e-commerce sites.

Insurtech firm Cover Genius extends pet insurance to India

It will partner with Indian online pet supplier PetPal.

Japan's top insurers unsafe amidst reliance on individual life

Over-reliance on one product will stunt sector growth.

Allianz Life Malaysia launches short-term insurance plan

It only requires a six-year premium payment commitment.

Hong Kong Insurance Authority extends TFM to end-2020

The TFM removes the need for face-to-face insurance sales.

Allianz General Malaysia relaunches Smart Home Cover

Enhancements allow clients to have a contractor on site for renovations.

Ping An Insurance's H1 net profit shrinks 29.7%

Gross written premiums dropped 0.2% YoY.

Allianz Malaysia posts 7.3% hike in H1 2020 gross written premiums

Both its life and general insurance arms also recorded GWP growths.

Asian reinsurers to refocus existing protection amidst pandemic

They are re-emphasising on capital to build buffers against claims and losses.

Coinsurance to alter Korean insurers' capital efforts

It would be more benefitting for the life segment.

Prudential Malaysia's digital journey let operations take flight amidst the crisis

Its five-year digitalisation plan allowed for easy transition to remote work and services.

Reinsurance broker BMS adds Amy Fu to Asia business team

The team is still subject to regulatory approval.

Chinese insurtech Waterdrop nabs $230m funding from Swiss Re, Tencent

Swiss Re reportedly invested $100m in the platform, a source said.

AIA's H1 operating profit grows but new business sinks

Limited face-to-face sales pushed VONB down.

Singapore's SNACK grants $1,500 insurance coverage to MyRepublic customers

Customers simply need to sign-up for a Personal Accident plan on the SNACK app.