Insurance

ICA proposes updates to insurance code

The code was first introduced in 1994.

Vietnam and the IMF discuss social insurance expansion

Topics included enhancing pension policies amidst changes to the Law on Social Insurance.

Australian insurer warns of anxiety levels caused by extreme weather

Over half of individuals said they turn to family for mental health support.

Prudential Hong Kong opens multipurpose space

It also expanded its academy to this 53,600 sqft office.

Vietnam stresses efficient health insurance management

General Director Nguyen pushes for strengthening the system for statistics, synthesis, and evaluation.

Australian insurance sector combats inflation with premium hikes

Its life insurance premiums are seen to grow ~3% in 2024 and 2025 modestly.

APAC to lead global EV insurance market in the next five years

The global EV insurance market is seen to skyrocket by 40.3% in CAGR.

Cathay Life's capitalisation robust ahead of 2026 standards

The insurer holds a 21.3% market share of premiums in 2023,

Ansvar sees positive earnings despite PSA claims

The company recorded positive operating earnings in 2022 and 2023.

Japan’s interest rate rise offers lessons for China’s insurers

To manage low interest, Japanese insurers shifted to foreign securities and protection-type policies.

Tokio Marine Financial Advisers announces new CEO

He has more than two decades of experience in the industry.

8 in 10 Filipinos seek more insurance amidst rising costs

Out-of-pocket health expenses reached $9b in 2022.

Japanese non-life overseas operations seen to temper domestic underwriting

The country’s big three non-life players saw their profits surge in FYE24.

Ping An upgrades proactive health management system

Nearly 13 million users were enrolled in the family doctor membership last year.