Insurance
Innovative partnerships propel FWD’s health insurance growth in APAC
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.
APAC to lead global EV insurance market in the next five years
The global EV insurance market is seen to skyrocket by 40.3% in CAGR.
Japan’s interest rate rise offers lessons for China’s insurers
To manage low interest, Japanese insurers shifted to foreign securities and protection-type policies.
India’s non-life sector bags double-digit growth
It saw its premiums surge 14.9% in May.
8 in 10 Filipinos seek more insurance amidst rising costs
Out-of-pocket health expenses reached $9b in 2022.
Japanese non-life overseas operations seen to temper domestic underwriting
The country’s big three non-life players saw their profits surge in FYE24.
Insurers face customer churn as prices rise in select products
Experts pin 3 ways to adapt to a more ‘demanding’ customer base.
Japan insurers benefit from lower COVID-19 costs
Both the life and non-life industries saw a surge in their end-March net income.
Australian insurers remain resilient despite lower premium hikes: S&P
79% of rated Australian insurers have stable rating outlooks.
China's insurance premiums increase by 5.1% YoY
Year-to-date, the industry’s assets climbed 10.4%.
Korean insurers dominate overseas investment in real estate
Investments mounted to KRW $42.1b.
China’s pension system reels 60 million new individuals
Presently, 762 products are offered in the new pension system.
Global reinsurance market set for robust profit margins
AM Best expects reinsurers to maintain underwriting discipline in the near term.