Insurance

Over half of insurers penalised for errors

58% of respondents said it takes over five months to implement a rule change.

Malaysia’s life insurance market to hit $17.2b by 2028

Endowment insurance is projected to represent 77.3% of total DWP.

RBC rules may shift Hong Kong insurers to bonds: Aviva Investors

Singapore’s asset growth in 2019 and 2022 could spark promise for Hong Kong.

Aussie insurers to slash costs by 30% with tech revama

Insurers’ operating costs have surged—20% for incumbents.

Climate change renders Australian home insurance unaffordable

Surge in claims led to an average home insurance premium increase of at least 14%.

K-pop craze may spur demand for Income Insurance’s hourly travel cover

The Singaporean insurer is targeting spontaneous travellers who love concerts.

Generative AI slashes P&C claim times by 50% – Bain & Co.

It could also decrease loss-adjusting costs by 20% to 25%.

Property insurance industry to exceed $152b by 2028

China is forecast to lead with 36% in terms of written premiums.

Australians can save $948 annually with pet insurance: Mozo

Rottweiler owners could save the most by as much as $1,959 per year.

HSBC Life to keep using tech to stay on top in Hong Kong

The life insurer wants to offer solutions beyond traditional products, its CEO says.

2024 insured losses exceed decade average at $108b

Total economic losses for the first three quarters reached ~$280b.

Taiwan insurers to raise fresh equity amidst new capital requirement 

The new standard also raised compliance risks for insurers.

APAC reinsurance market sees stable pricing in 2024

Although, extreme weather and NatCats could disrupt current pricing stability.