Olivia Tirona
S'poreans find wealth does not equate to financial resilience: Survey
S'poreans find wealth does not equate to financial resilience: Survey
Lower-income respondents (60%) better at covering short-term financial obligations than high-income counterparts (52%).
APAC foreseen as top growth region in self-driving car insurance market
The market is projected to reach $88.1b by 2032 globally.
Condiments giant launches first-ever ketchup insurance policy
Research showed that 48% of its customers experienced ketchup-related mishaps.
Bancassurance market to surge 8.4% in CAGR by 2028
Market dynamics are seen to impact the stakeholders' behaviours and pricing decisions in the sector.
India's health insurance market to surpass US
The sector has the potential to grow 18% to 20% in the next two decades.
Asia’s insurance and banking titans pledge climate action
Insurance and banking leaders join forces to tackle climate change, emphasising the need for sustainable investments and inclusive transition strategies.
Asian economies at higher financial risk from climate hazard intensification, warns report
The Swiss Re Institute emphasised insurance’s role in risk mitigation.
Optimism remains despite high rates and M&A uncertainties: Clyde & Co.
Challenges persist from 2023, even on Hong Kong’s new capital regime.
China Life Insurance to see 45% YoY profit slump – Nomura
China Life is the only insurer Nomura covers that has adopted the transition plan for the new accounting standards (IFRS) for insurance contracts.
Dassault Systèmes leads manufacturing into a future of digital, sustainable designs
Leaders at the 3DEXPERIENCE WORLD 2024 in Dallas discuss the integration of AI and simulation into design processes.
Health insurance amongst top priorities for job seekers in SG, HK
76% of tech hiring managers in Singapore and Hong Kong found recruitment highly competitive in 2023.
Japanese life insurers poised to surge $350b by 2028: GlobalData
The industry should increase 4.6% in 2023.
Insurance rides high on surge in Hong Kong travellers
CEO Jim Qin of Zurich Insurance cites a trend for extended vacations among Hongkongers in 2023, boosting travel insurance sales.
Salary hike to stay flat this 2024 for S’porean workers: Aon
40% of Southeast Asian companies are carefully optimistic about hiring.
Market cap of top insurers climbs in Q4, first three months in ‘choppy’ waters
Demand for life and cyber coverage, China's reopening, and the adoption of insurtech could drive the industry forward.
January renewals show upbeat market, capital to rise
Last year was profitable for reinsurers with returns almost reaching 20%.
Korea bound for greener pastures in 2024, 2.6% growth projection
Non-life market to beat life sector in premium volume.
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