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SG's life insurance total weighted new business premiums surge 27% YoY in H1'24

Employment in the market was stable, a slight decrease of 0.5% versus last year.

Japanese insurers tighten underwriting amidst Q2 market challenges

This called for a careful evaluation of risk retention and risk transfer strategies, Aon said.

Crowe UAE’s Binit Shah discusses emerging trends and future-ready solutions in IT

He delved into the key points that organisations need to leverage to keep pace with the evolving industry landscape.

Asia’s Q2 insurance pricing stays flat

Overall capacity was sufficient but challenges persist in property and flood risks

APAC to record fastest growth for value-based healthcare services

Meanwhile, the global market is projected to reach $4.13t by 2033.

Japan’s big-four insurers to raise fire insurance premiums 15%

The decision comes in the wake of failing profitability in the fire insurance market.

Sarcoma therapeutics market to grow by $1.11b by 2028

The prevalence of patient assistance programmes is driving market growth.

APAC to account for 15% of global healthcare GenAI spending by 2027

Over half of healthcare organizations plan budgets for GenAI technology.

7-Eleven Australia opens new format concept store in Bowen Hills

It offers an extended range of everyday essentials and an expanded food selection.

Top APAC insurers see market cap growth of Q2 2024

China Life Insurance led with a 9% growth during the period.

Asian Management Excellence Awards 2025 opens door for nominations

Deadline of submission of entries will be on 18 October 2024.

Aviation insurance to soar at a 20-year high in 2024

Collision and crash incidents account for 63% of claims in aviation insurance sector.

KPMG in Singapore’s Guillaume Sachet on striking a balance between AI adoption in customer experience and the need for the ‘human touch’

He discusses evolving customer experience trends, and how AI and KPMG’s Six Pillars of Customer Experience Excellence can be leveraged to achieve meaningful impact

Why health insurance is crucial for HR leaders

About nine in 10 employers prioritise health benefits in employee value proposition.