In Focus
What will drive India’s general insurance sector this year?
What will drive India’s general insurance sector this year?
																					
							The industry is slated to grow by 11.2% this year.
						
					
					
				SingPost uses technology in shift to logistics
																					
							It is banking on e-commerce to drive its logistics unit, which accounts for 69% of revenue.
						
					
					
				Pet insurance market slated for 8.1% CAGR by 2032
																					
							Several insurance companies now offer multi-pet insurance policies.
						
					
					
				Why did Hong Kong retail sales fall after a strong rebound?
																					
							Retail sales initially surged following Hong Kong’s border reopening in January 2023.
						
					
					
				Life insurance reduces mortality risks in China
																					
							Still, the protection gap stood at $73.6b in 2023.
						
					
					
				Four ways manufacturers can reassess their geographic footprint
																					
							Concerns about global supply chain issues drive a shift toward regionalisation and sustainability in manufacturing decisions.
						
					
					
				CrowdStrike meltdown may shore up cyber insurance premiums
																					
							Insurers are refining their policies after the global tech outage to better manage risks.
						
					
					
				Asia’s Q2 insurance pricing stays flat
																					
							Overall capacity was sufficient but challenges persist in property and flood risks
						
					
					
				Only a fifth of Asia, Africa’s natural disaster losses insured in H1 2024
																					
							Total losses from natural disasters amounted to $40b.
						
					
					
				How secure are systems now in the insurance industry?
																					
							Big tech players tackle tech challenges in legacy systems amidst digital vulnerabilities.
						
					
					
				Embedded value of Asia's life insurers grows 7.2% in 2023
																					
							Japan and Taiwan post strong gains in insurer-embedded value.
						
					
					
				CEO on mounting regulatory challenges for APAC insurers
																					
							Guy Carpenter’s Tony Gallagher said adopting a multi-faceted approach is key to navigating the ever-evolving IFRS 17 requirements.
						
					
					
				Advanced markets to drive half of new insurance premiums by 2034
																					
							Advanced APAC is expected to see strong growth in the life sector.
						
					
					
				FundPark, HKECIC bare pioneering effort for insured growth for Hong Kong SMEs
																					
							Their partnership integrated data analytics and credit insurance to aid and protect small-scale business operations.
						
					
					
				APAC leads in automotive usage-based insurance market growth
																					
							The global market, valued at $58b in 2023, is set to expand to $249b by 2032.
						
					
					
				Allianz Lanka’s new CEO shares 5 strategies for insurers to drive growth
																					
							The market is expected to climb at a CAGR of 8% which insurers need to take advantage of.
						
					
					
				More factories relocate from China to Malaysia amidst trade tensions
																					
							But integrating with the local supply chains remains a challenge.
						
					
					
				 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
						 
				 
								 
								 
								 
																					
											
																			 
																					
											
																			 
																					
											
																			 
																					
											
																			 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                
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