Insurance
Igloo, Akulaku, UnionBank launch microinsurance in the Philippines
Igloo, Akulaku, UnionBank launch microinsurance in the Philippines
PA products will be available on UnionBank's and Akulaku's platforms.
Australian life insurers sink as slump hits sector
Recovery will be a measly 0.2% in 2021.
Malaysia's life insurers suffer 12.6% fall in H1 total premiums
Investment-linked policies dropped 24.5%, triggering the fall.
Malaysian general insurers face worst H1 in recent years
Gross direct premiums dropped 3.6% to $2.05b.
Hong Kong renames Clement Cheung as Insurance Authority chief
He played a role in boosting the global competitiveness of the sector.
China's economic rebound to test foreign insurers
The country is dominated by local insurers.
Pandemic drums up life insurance demand amongst Australia's wealthy
But it has also crippled away at HNWs trust on insurance providers.
Sedgwick names Ben Chin as Asia COO
He will oversee business efficiency in the region.
Hong Kong's OneDegree eases microchip requirement for cats
Cats are not legally required to have microchips in the city.
Singapore insurtech Surer launches operations
Surer is available on a 60-day free trial for a limited time only.
Insurtech Cover Genius names Arijit Chakraborty as SEA, India managing director
More senior executive appointments were also announced.
Indian life insurers' first-year premiums rebound after four months
Private insurance companies led the increase.
Australia's IAG stresses growth track despite bleak results
Insurance and net profits posted respective double-digit slumps.
Taishin Financial to acquire Prudential Taiwan for $187m
The country's financial regulator has yet to approve the deal.
Indian motor insurance segment to shrink 27.2% in 2020
Lockdown measures have snowballed into a decline in premium collections.
Singapore's life industry sales sink 13% in H1
Movement restrictions led to a 25% drop in annual premium business.
AXA mulls sale of Singapore unit
The insurer is trying to shift focus on P&C insurance.