Insurance

Embedded value of Asia's life insurers grows 7.2% in 2023

Japan and Taiwan post strong gains in insurer-embedded value.

Embedded value of Asia's life insurers grows 7.2% in 2023

Japan and Taiwan post strong gains in insurer-embedded value.

Insured losses to reach $1.08b in CrowdStrike fallout

This is equivalent to about a fifth of the total financial loss of $5.4b.

Asian insurance rates suffer in Q2 amidst rising competition

All lines of business witnessed declines during the period.

Moody’s advises on cyber policy clarity post-CrowdStrike event

The extent and terms of coverage within individual policies will vary.

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.

Income Insurance targets to fill billion-dollar financing gap in climate transition

The region skimmed its carbon intensity by 2.8%, far below the 17.2% needed.

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.

India considers major reforms to 1938 Insurance Act

The bill amendments could potentially let insurers enter the banking industry.

India’s life insurance industry sees 20.2% YoY APE growth in June

CareEdge foresees medium-term outlook to remain positive.

China absorbs $13b loss in natural disasters in H1 2024

The government has allocated $570m for disaster management this year.

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.

Expert debunks misconceptions impacting cyber insurance investment

A Forrester report found that only a quarter of firms possess standalone policies.

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.

Japanese life insurers' premium income hits $18b

Overall operating expenses pencilled in was $4b.

APAC insurance risk officers confront these 3 top concerns head-on

Discover how 2 insurance leaders tackle conduct risk, cybersecurity, and business model evolution.