Insurance

Taiwan life insurers' foreign sales rise 6% in March

Investment-linked insurance products generated NT$9.3b during the month.

Manulife SG elevates pro recognition programme

The programme holds a 67% retention rate.

FWD Group reports 17% growth in VNB for Q124

The company saw $215m in terms of value of new business.

India repeals 55 health insurance documents

On a good note, policyholders gain more product choices.

Taiwan insurers rebound to $4.76b in profits for April

It was a far cry from the $270m loss in 2023.

Howden inaugurates SME cyber insurance platform

Only one in 10 SMEs invest in cyber insurance.

Hong Kong Investors wary of insurer growth divergence

IFRS 17 tends to undervalue savings contracts, Jefferies noted.

Japan insurers pay $215m for April hail damage

Nearly 100% of the claims received were covered.

Prudential Hong Kong forms alliance with 7 local hospitals

This partnership aims to build a healthcare ecosystem in Hong Kong.

Indonesian fintech protects 200k customers through Qoala, Sompo collab

JULO Protect Plus is the first insurance cover embedded in its virtual credit card solution.

Global R&W insurance claims rise despite M&A slowdown

The competitive landscape in 2023 favoured insured parties more.

Paytm withdraws application for general insurance licence

Its decision will save the company INR950 crores.

Kairos appoints tech veteran Siregar as new CTO

Andre Siregar will work hand-in-hand with Albert Lim and Stephen Lee.

Philippines’ state insurer collaborates with JICA

The Technical Cooperation Project hopes to boost GSIS’ underwriting capabilities.

HL Assurance combats online fraud through partnership

The coverage offers protection against unauthorised transfers and false payments.