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Brands For Less integrates quality and affordability for all

Brands For Less integrates quality and affordability for all

Brands For Less continues to expand its reach, adhering to its commitment of making quality retail products accessible to consumers at an affordable cost.

How technology can help Southeast Asian life insurers close the protection gap, create new revenue streams

Digital transformation is crucial to address these challenges through digital distribution, microinsurance, big data, AI, telematics, and modern IT systems.

Construction insurance sector set for growth with energy, utility projects

Energy and infrastructure projects are expected to climb 7.8% and 5.1%, accordingly.

PERA HUB takes home Philippines Technology Excellence Awards 2024 for API platform

The platform has already been successfully integrated into the mobile applications of leading financial institutions and has shown a robust growth of 300% in transactions over the past year. 

FPT International Telecom Co. Ltd. wins Vietnam Technology Excellence Award 2024 for data centre enhancements

The capacity expansion of its data centres have brought important benefits to customers, businesses, and industries.

Global insurance M&A hits 15-year low in volume

The region’s deal volumes also fell by 20.7% YoY.

Reinsurers hit record $695b capital in June 2024

However, Aon predicts more pricing competition in 2025 for insurers.

Asian Technology Excellence Awards 2024 showcases top digitally innovative companies in Asia

Winning companies were honoured at the Awards Ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand on 5 September 2024.

Asia-Pacific may miss RE targets

Countries must attract investments to advance their clean energy goals.

Asian insurers shift to private credit amidst new RBC rule

APAC insurers allocate an average of 6.4% of their portfolios to illiquid credit.

Asians spend 30 times less on insurance than Americans

Despite major markets like China and Japan, per capita spending remains modest.

Pet insurance market slated for 8.1% CAGR by 2032

Several insurance companies now offer multi-pet insurance policies.

Global online jewellery market to increase by $58.4b by 2028

This is driven by advancements in jewellery design and technology.

Four ways manufacturers can reassess their geographic footprint

Concerns about global supply chain issues drive a shift toward regionalisation and sustainability in manufacturing decisions.

CrowdStrike meltdown may shore up cyber insurance premiums

Insurers are refining their policies after the global tech outage to better manage risks.