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Korean non-life and life industry stands steady in 2024 – Fitch Ratings

Korean non-life and life industry stands steady in 2024 – Fitch Ratings

Insurers are seen to exhibit enhanced financial performance in the short term, mainly because of improvement in investment yield and focus on higher-value-added businesses.

MAS: freeze remittances to China for the next three months

It is effective from 1 January 2024 to 31 March.

Life insurers urged to examine contracts for transparency – APRA & ASIC

The joint APRA and ASIC review prompts regulatory expectations for Australian life companies.

Bright 2024 ahead for Australian insurance industry – Jefferies report

Investment income is anticipated to remain at elevated levels or potentially improve.

More Malaysian customers satisfied with the general insurance industry – Survey

Faster digitalisation and operational efficiency amidst the pandemic influenced this sentiment.

Nine trends to reshape Southeast Asia's e-commerce in 2024

Social media and AI-driven features will continue their trajectory in 2024.

Cosmetic skincare market to grow US$79.4b from 2022 to 2027

The annual growth rate for the global market will hit 8.72%, due to growing demand.

Inflation hits non-life insurance hard, property and motor sectors face uphill battle: Malaysian Re

The main impact of inflation on insurers' balance sheets is likely to be an increase in claims costs.

5G service expansion to drive APAC mobile services market

Growing 5G availability in the region will increase the market’s revenue to $479b

ABeam Consulting Malaysia wins the Employee Engagement of the Year - IT Services accolade

Its unique and diverse approach has made a difference to the overall employee experience

Finance House Wins 'Employee Engagement of the Year - Financial Services' at the Prestigious Middle East Management Excellence Awards

Their groundbreaking employee engagement initiatives, including a unique working week and holistic well-being programmes, highlight their dedication to nurturing a harmonious and high-performing workforce.

Pos Malaysia Berhad receives dual honours for Employee Engagement of the Year and Executive of the Year

The accolades celebrate a legacy of transformative initiatives and exemplary leadership.

USANA Health Sciences’ Viviene Lee secures Executive of the Year - Consumer Products - Non-Durables Award

Her efforts and perseverance as a leader paved the way for the company to grow more.

Global reinsurers must have a watchful eye: AM Best

Reinsurers must navigate a high inflationary environment.

Global insurtech investments impress Q3 expectations: Gallagher Re

P&C insurtech investment mainly pushed the quarter’s growth.

YungChing Realty Group breaks the 'zero-sum game' with Real Estate Agent Joint Sale Platform

Explore the platform's remarkable success in enhancing property transactions and customer satisfaction whilst fostering a stronger sense of unity amongst real estate agents.

Four shifts transforming Southeast Asia’s retail landscape

The region is seeing the rise of minimarts, and artificial intelligence, amongst other trends.