Insurance

Generative AI to boost the insurance sector by $50b

Generative AI to boost the insurance sector by $50b

Investing in generative AI could boost revenues by 20% and minimise costs by 15%.

Critical illness coverage penetration challenges: Understanding Singaporean Struggles and Solutions

Societal discomfort around discussions of illness and mortality contributes to a reluctance to confront the need for adequate insurance coverage among...

Renewables push faces climate hurdles post-COP28

As the world advances towards net-zero, protecting our renewable assets from extreme climate events is vital.

Lloyd’s sees 11.6% gross written premiums surge in 2023

Its overall profit before tax stood at $13.5b.

MSIG beefs up overseas students' coverage

It plans to extend the protection to the insured student’s spouse and up to five children under the policy.

S&P predicts modest capital upkeep for PICC Group amidst market changes

The insurance group benefits from risk diversification, supporting its capital adequacy.

Prudential's Asian life business beats expectations with $3.1b NBP

Jefferies expects Prudential to exceed medium-term growth targets.

Qoala secures $47m in Series C funding

Total capital raised to date surpasses $130m.

Record-breaking Nat Cat causes $108b insured losses in 2023, says Swiss Re

Over the past 30 years, insured losses from Nat Cat have outpaced global economic growth

HDI Global SE’s insurance revenue soars 10% YoY in FY'23

Its Singapore business expanded its product offering through political and credit risk market entry.

Hong Kong’s women in insurance rising in a male-dominated business sector

Hong Kong’s female insurance executives show how they take on leadership roles.

Strong women in insurance speak on gender bias

Leading women in Singapore’s insurance industry highlight the role of support networks and mentorship in advancing women’s careers in male-dominated...

Allianz General and ProppyApp ink MoU to expand insurance access

Users will gain access to a range of insurance products via their mobile application.

Moody's projects stability for Guoyuan Agricultural Insurance

Despite exposure to high catastrophe risks, the insurer’s stable outlook is backed by its robust market presence and risk-based capitalisation.

Chinese insurers under strain as investment returns face double whammy

Fitch notes that insurers have not significantly increased their exposure to riskier assets since regulatory measures in 2022.

Allianz Trade names new regional head of e-commerce in APAC

James Lie first joined Allianz Trade as country manager for Indonesia in 2018.

MSIG Asia’s CEO shares approach to risk management evolution

CEO Clemens Philippi explains why MSIG Asia is sticking with a Japanese-based strategy of thinking long-term and prioritising sustainability.