Insurance

Malaysia's life insurers suffer 12.6% fall in H1 total premiums

Investment-linked policies dropped 24.5%, triggering the fall.

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.

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.