Insurance
Swiss Re identifies 16 emerging insurance risks
Swiss Re identifies 16 emerging insurance risks
Its latest report warns that the majority of these risks are becoming more intertwined.
HKIA updates capital rules
The updated guidelines are effective 1 July.
Prudential announces new lead for data, analytics and AI
Grace Park has more than 20 years of industry experience.
APRA sets 2025 start for new risk standards
The Practice Guide CPG 230 aims to support the management of financial institutions.
IRDAI unveils major life insurance reforms
Key changes focus on clarity, alternative options, and reinforced governance.
Manulife prices S$500m notes due 2034
The notes have a fixed 4.275% interest rate.
How the insurance industry supports Asia in net-zero transition
Asia has been warming faster than the global average.
Zurich pays over $1.53b in life insurance claims in 2023
Lifetime cost estimates for spinal cord injury ranged between $6.8m and $12.9m.
China's insurance premiums increase by 5.1% YoY
Year-to-date, the industry’s assets climbed 10.4%.
Geneva Association elects CEO of AIA as chairman
Three new board members represent Tokio Marine, BNP Paribas, and Achmea.
Korean insurers dominate overseas investment in real estate
Investments mounted to KRW $42.1b.
China’s pension system reels 60 million new individuals
Presently, 762 products are offered in the new pension system.
Global reinsurance market set for robust profit margins
AM Best expects reinsurers to maintain underwriting discipline in the near term.
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance boasts strong capital base: AM Best
Thanks to its resilient capital base and strategic equity disposal plans.
bolttech maintains a low investment risk profile: Fitch Ratings
Its local solvency ratio was 509% at the end of 2023.
Miller names head of non-marine broking for Japanese arm
Tokinori Kono joins from I&T Risk Solutions.
Japanese life insurers to maintain strong credit in FY2025
Fitch Ratings expects insurers' capital adequacy to stay adequate.