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Allianz Partners India joins Pulse Energy for real-time EV charger access
An EV trip planner will map routes with available chargers.
Allianz Partners India joins Pulse Energy for real-time EV charger access
An EV trip planner will map routes with available chargers.
KakaoPay Insurance hits 1.5m travel insurance enrollments
It has integrated its services through KakaoTalk, which has over 41 million users.
Life/annuity reinsurers see improved conditions amidst higher rates
L/A reinsurers remain well-capitalised until 2025.
Japan’s vehicle insurance costs to climb in new year
The country’s big 4 players may raise premiums up to 5%.
IRDAI aims for accessible insurance by 2047
Innovations in the insurtech sector were discussed to meet insurance goals.
Sunshine Insurance H1 2024 net profit rises 8.3% YoY
EPS stood at $0.04.
SEA insurtech funding hits $1.8b
80% of the sector’s funding was secured in the past five years.
APRA sets four-year plan for financial sector stability
APRA will collaborate to address the protection gap in household insurance.
Tough reinsurance market compounded by IFRS 17
Although this shouldn’t affect a company’s financial strength, says AM Best.
A quarter of businesses with standalone cyber insurance act quicker
About 37% of enterprise respondents secured $100m or more in coverage.
Zurich and GXBank target online scams with new insurance
Coverage price ranges from $0.23 per month to $0.92 per month.
Prudential’s H1 2024 IFRS profit declines YoY
It dwindled 80.8% to $182m.
Japanese life insurers poised for earnings growth
Though other insurers have weaker profiles due to smaller operations, business diversification
China expands medical insurance to over 72% of village clinics
It aims to cover 100% of rural villages by the end of 2024.
Korea P&I Club's conservative investments support stability
KP&I has implemented general premium increases.
Reinsurers capital seen to reach $625 by end of year
Thanks to higher retained earnings and lower investment losses.
Great Eastern names HSBC banker as new group CEO
Greg Hingston will take the helm once Khor Hock Seng retires on 31 Oct 2024.
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