Insurance
Hong Kong’s insurance premiums climb 5.1% YoY in H1 2024
Hong Kong’s insurance premiums climb 5.1% YoY in H1 2024
Both long-term and general business recorded YoY growths.
Asian insurers shift to private credit amidst new RBC rule
APAC insurers allocate an average of 6.4% of their portfolios to illiquid credit.
Taiwan insurers' earnings doubled to $10b in July
Both its life and non-life segments witnessed triple-digit growth.
China expands medical insurance to over 72% of village clinics
It aims to cover 100% of rural villages by the end of 2024.
Asians spend 30 times less on insurance than Americans
Despite major markets like China and Japan, per capita spending remains modest.
What will drive India’s general insurance sector this year?
The industry is slated to grow by 11.2% this year.
Home insurance affordability worsens across Australia
Affordability stress has surged by 30% over the past year.
Pet insurance market slated for 8.1% CAGR by 2032
Several insurance companies now offer multi-pet insurance policies.
Philippine’s life sector net income jumps 22% in H1 2024
Total assets also increased by 6.86% YoY.
Thailand's life insurance industry slated for CAGR of 4.4% by 2028
In 2023 the sector grew by 3.7%.
Southeast Asia’s insurtech sector hits $2.4b in 2023
It was mainly driven by Singlife’s merger with Aviva Singapore.
Life insurance reduces mortality risks in China
Still, the protection gap stood at $73.6b in 2023.
India’s general insurance sector slated to expand 11.2% in 2024
Motor insurance is anticipated to account for 31.1% of GWP.
CrowdStrike meltdown may shore up cyber insurance premiums
Insurers are refining their policies after the global tech outage to better manage risks.
Insurers warn of risks amidst EV and autonomous vehicle growth
Hong Kong’s push for EVs has insurers dissecting the risks and rewards in the evolving motor industry.
Nearly half of Hong Kong workers report mental strain, desire to leave
41% are planning to work from home to avoid workplace interactions.
SG's life insurance total weighted new business premiums surge 27% YoY in H1'24
Employment in the market was stable, a slight decrease of 0.5% versus last year.
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