Insurance
India launches pension system for all ages, infancy to 70
India launches pension system for all ages, infancy to 70
NPS Vatsalya allows accounts to be opened for children.
Will low premiums persist in offshore energy insurance?
Neither frequency nor severity of claims significantly impacted market capacity.
Insurance scrutiny intensifies on coal, wildfire risks
However, power Industry business interruption sectors see improved pricing.
Malaysia warns of downside risks for insurers from market volatility
Overall profitability of ITO funds increased in the first half of 2024.
Car insurance premiums rise 16% in Australia
The average car insurance premium across the country is now $1,717.
Chinese insurers shift to floating-return products amidst risks
Its P&C sector is under strain due to market volatility.
Why are APAC retirees struggling with unexpected costs?
Over a fifth of respondents had not anticipated their retirement expenses.
Insurers to tackle rising chronic disease rates by 2030
Mental health is now seen as a priority across generations.
Cambodian insurers see gross premiums inch up 1.92% in August
Number of policies in the general insurance market dwindled 31.9%.
Will reinsurers see price increases in 2025?
Nearly a third of respondents predicted price hikes of more than 5%.
Over 7 in 10 Indonesians view insurance claim falsification as most taboo fraud
In contrast, a sizeable portion of the population feels otherwise.
Asia Pacific to lead blockchain in insurance by 2031
Globally, the market could reach $32.9b.
How is APAC leading with AI to fight insurance fraud?
74% of respondents reported that fraud cases are either stable or increasing.
Parametric insurance market set to double by 2033
The manufacturing sector held the largest share of the market in 2023.
India's life insurance APE growth slows to 10.5% in August
LIC's performance in 5M FY 2025 outpaced its private sector peers
How did APAC insurers fare in 2023?
The average premium earned by these companies grew by just 1.3%.
S&P warns of strained profitability for insurers due to climate events
Last year was the fourth straight year insured losses surpassed $100b globally.
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