Insurance

Insurance’s role in the transition to a low-carbon global economy

There are three measures insurers can keep in mind whilst moving toward a sustainable future.

Global cyber insurance market to see 50% growth in next five years: Swiss Re

Swiss Re said no country has fully realised the economic potential of digital technology in the insurance sector.

Liberty Mutual Re names Alex Koh as senior underwriter in Singapore

Koh will be managing and expanding LM Re's existing reinsurance portfolio.

India’s first-year premiums contraction eases in September

The month recorded a 15.5% drop, smaller than the 18.5% in August.

Tonik digital bank enters the insurance market

The partnership with Sun Life Grepa will offer credit life and disability insurance.

Nearly 2 in 5 of SEA’s L&H premiums now from bancassurance: Swiss Re

But many customers don’t trust bank sales representatives as much, the study found.

FWD Philippines launches insurance plan for gamers

Customers can opt to add critical illness benefit, accidental death coverage, or both.

Generali Malaysia unveils new model branch for customer-centricity

It is located at Pusat Komersial Saujana, Seremban 2 Heights.

Bharti Group to purchase AXA’s stake in India joint venture: Report

It’s not yet clear if AXA is exiting the Indian insurance market.

IRDAI to improve insurance accessibility in 'every nook and corner' of India

The regulator wants to ensure that each area has a dedicated "vahak" to sell and service straightforward insurance products.

APRA, ASIC publish papers for industry’s data collection

This aims to assist the industry in conducting detailed assessments of risks.

The general secretary of EAIC urges insurers to strengthen focus on ESG

EAIC said it serves as a platform for neighbouring countries in Asia to exchange information.