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Asia’s commercial insurance rates dip 4% in Q3 2024
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Over half of insurers penalised for errors
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Malaysia’s life insurance market to hit $17.2b by 2028
Endowment insurance is projected to represent 77.3% of total DWP.
Hackers breach wayback machine, exploiting open-source vulnerabilities
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Aussie insurers to slash costs by 30% with tech revama
Insurers’ operating costs have surged—20% for incumbents.
Climate change renders Australian home insurance unaffordable
Surge in claims led to an average home insurance premium increase of at least 14%.
Banyan Group navigates cross-cultural challenges amidst expansion
Balancing consistency and local practices drives the brand's success.
SEA's digital economy to reach $263b in gross merchandise value
Key drivers include increased digital engagement and monetisation strategies.
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