Insurance
Industrializing data and analytics among Asian insurers
Industrializing data and analytics among Asian insurers
In recent years, Asian insurers have increasingly turned to data and analytics tools to drive growth and improve operational efficiency. Many have...
Lower rates push Asian life insurers to alter investment mix
Insurers are shifting their asset allocations to US credit investments.
Three-fourths of APAC households unprotected if breadwinner dies: study
The region's mortality gap hit $8t in 2019.
FWD Hong Kong, Octopus float savings and insurance plan
It can be activated with an initial premium of as low as HK$300.
Hong Leong partners with Munich Re to enhance underwriting process
ALLFINANZ will reportedly streamline process and be more cost effective.
Most Australians can't pay upfront fee for insurance advise: study
Regulatory disruptions have also reduced access to life insurance.
Hong Kong insurance premiums to grow 1.46% in 2020
This is barely a quarter of the 6.3% rise in 2019.
Manulife Hong Kong pilots two new CI plans
The plans cover up to 112 illnesses until the age of 100.
Great Eastern H1 2020 group profit falls 35% to $240.4m
Operating profits surged 57% to $351.3m (S$484.3m).
Sun Life Hong Kong unveils new wealth management insurance plan
Clients need only to pay as low as HK$488 monthly to avail of the service.
Ping An, pharma firm Shionogi float joint venture firms
The firms are registered in Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Thai non-life insurance segment to dwindle 5.6% this year
The motor insurance market will fall 6%.
AXA Singapore to offer unlimited telemedicine, waiver delivery fees
Teleconsultations can be booked through Fullerton Health's FHN3 app.
Higher equity investments could nick Chinese insurers' capital
The sector must manage their investments, analysts said.
South Korea to expand employment insurance by 2025
It aims to protect gig workers not directly employed by companies.
China to hike insurers' equity investments to 45%
Currently, China caps all insurers' equity investments at 30% of their total assets.
Japan's life insurers keep focus on customers amidst pandemic
They will consider special measures for COVID-hit clients.