Insurance

Philippine social insurer GSIS logs record-high premiums for non-life insurance arm

This makes GSIS the largest non-life insurer in the Philippines.

India’s life sector relaxes in January, YTD

Private insurers maintained growth but at a slower pace compared to last year.

Property insurance in China could reach $41b in 2024

The industry saw a higher demand for property insurance driven by NatCat events in 2023.

Insurtech funding landslides in 2023 to $4.5b

P&C and L&H both saw double-digit contractions.

PT Asuransi Tugu Pratama sustains strong operating performance: AM Best

The Indonesian insurer is expected to have volatile underwriting in the short to medium term.

STARR Insurance Japan CEO to Lead WTW's Japan Operations

Ryohei (Roy) Nakazawa will report to Luke Ware, head of CRB Asia.

Sun Life posts growth in Q4’23, Asia’s individual sales driven by Hong Kong market

Regional office expenses and other factors resulted in a net loss of $12m.

bolttech unveils travel insurance through FWD

Cancellations for any reason is covered by the plan.

Vietnam targets insurance evasion, partners with prosecution authorities

Social security offices have assessed damages caused by violations and calculated unpaid insurance premiums.

APRA issues supervision and policy priorities for 1H’24

There will be a focus on balancing financial sustainability with affordability and availability in the insurance sector

To lead and to lag: APAC insurance’s conflicted AI journey in 2024

Whilst AI investments reached 23.93% of the total market, 41% of firms in Asia Pacific cling to outdated tech, hindering efficiency and scalability.

Resolution Re enters first flow reinsurance collaboration with Japanese insurer

It aims to increase capacity and better product competitiveness.

WTW reels in Royston Tan for head of health and benefits, APAC

Tan has 25 years worth of experience with employee benefits and life insurance operations.

Hexian Insurance Brokers joins Approved Supplier List

The insurer will be able to offer medical, accidental injury, and critical illness coverage for corporate employees.

Tyser boosts Asia, MEA presence with senior hires

Jayees Ibrahim and Elias Nohra has been added to its Dubai team to enhance operations in Asia, MEA nd Africa.