Insurance
Japan insurance giants to maintain improved financial performance in FY 2024
Thanks to higher domestic interest rates, diversified investments, and ongoing reforms.
Japan insurance giants to maintain improved financial performance in FY 2024
Thanks to higher domestic interest rates, diversified investments, and ongoing reforms.
McKinsey highlights critical insurance strategies for 2024
Chief risk officers at a roundtable stressed the importance of capital management.
Cyber insurance costs drop amidst improved cyber hygiene
Global cyber insurance to hit $43b by 2030, Howden projects.
Taiwan's insurance sector posts $5.5b pre-tax profit in May
Its general insurance market surged nearly five times more than last year.
WTW urges APAC banks to consider non-payment insurance
Uncertainties like the Chinese real estate crisis call for effective credit risk management.
F&B industry underinsured against business interruption
29% said they are covered for property damage from extreme weather only.
Malaysia's general insurance to grow at 7.8% CAGR by 2028
The industry could see $5.0b in direct written premiums this year.
Singapore leads in cyber insurance with 96% adoption rate
About 76% of businesses reinforced cyber defences to qualify for insurance.
Japan’s life insurers face moderate credit risk
Thanks to their notable allocation to fixed-income investments.
Why insurers have a $10t role in mobilising the climate transition
Howden and BCG said insurance premiums are projected to rise by 50% by 2030.
Chinese insurers retrieve 18,400 claims for rain damages
Total claimed loss amounted to ~$86.9m.
Why global cyber insurance market will remain stable in the next 12 months
Geopolitics and AI are ongoing risks that could potentially impact profitability.
Innovative partnerships propel FWD’s health insurance growth in APAC
FWD’s new health unit, HealthyMe, aims to meet the region's growing healthcare demands amidst rising incomes.
Marsh lists 4 ways to gain an advantage in growing EV market
The EV insurance market is forecasted to expand to $687.62b by 2029.
China's insurance assets surge to $32t
The industry represents only 7% of China's total financial assets.
Vietnam and the IMF discuss social insurance expansion
Topics included enhancing pension policies amidst changes to the Law on Social Insurance.
Australian insurance sector combats inflation with premium hikes
Its life insurance premiums are seen to grow ~3% in 2024 and 2025 modestly.
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