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Japan’s big-four insurers to raise fire insurance premiums 15%

The decision comes in the wake of failing profitability in the fire insurance market.

How bancassurance can overcome data sharing challenges

A varied regulatory environment remains a consistent challenge for data sharing.

VSS adopts chip-based ID cards for health insurance consultations

Thanks to cashless insurance payments, beneficiaries' payments climbed 10%.

AXA net income climbs 6% YoY in H1 2024

Thanks to higher underlying earnings and net realised capital gains.

Guy Carpenter estimates CrowdStrike outage loss ~$1b

A malicious attack on a widely used operating system could birth $2b in losses.

Manulife Asia’s profit quadruples, Hong Kong segment doubles core earnings

The group’s NBV margin improved by 3.4 percentage points.

Global insured NatCat losses hit $60b in H1 2024

The US alone experienced 12 severe storms in H1.

No lifetime cap on Bupa’s latest medical insurance plans

It has annual benefit limits ranging from HK$5m to HK$10m.

China P&I's investment in CMBC dominates asset portfolio

The past five years saw an average return on equity of 5.3%.

China encourages continuous medical insurance participation

Policyholders of 4-straight years are eligible for an annual increase of ~$140.

Vietnam's digital push aids 70% of social insurance payouts

VSS also achieved non-cash payments for 3.4m beneficiaries.

Tesla sets up brokerage to offer insurance in China

The newly established company has a capital of $6.92m.

Talcott Financial enters reinsurance deal in Japan

It also expanded its APAC presence with a new appointment.

Ping An ranks 53rd in the Fortune 500 list 2024

Marking their 15th consecutive year on the list.