insurance
65% of Hong Kong SMEs lack business interruption coverage
65% of Hong Kong SMEs lack business interruption coverage
Rising property rental prices remained top concern for the second consecutive year.
Indians face higher premiums on spiralling healthcare costs
Hospital expenses keep rising due to inflation and demand for sophisticated treatments.
Cyber insurers focus on SMEs as policies cover firms under $10m
SMEs account for more than 80% of all cyber policies.
4 in 5 insurers plan to increase AI investment over next year
36% of respondents are also prioritising efforts to build trust.
APAC insurance M&A drops 25% as firms focus on organic growth
Globally, M&A activity hit a 16-year low in 2024.
BMS CEO’s key to success is communication
Asking for support shows self-awareness and commitment to growth.
Singapore moms juggle family tasks and money matters
Their finances have improved relative to when their mothers were their age.
Prudential, StanChart cement 25 years of bancassurance tie-up
They have the longest-running bancassurance partnership in Singapore and Asia.
Philippine pre-need income doubles in Q4 2024
Also, the sector’s total assets grew by 8.12%.
What challenges Asian women's financial readiness?
Healthcare costs are a significant barrier to financial security.
How financially prepared are Gen Alpha parents in Hong Kong?
Only 33% have concrete financial plans, whilst 18% have not started planning at all.
Insurtech funding in APAC plunges to $193m in 2024
Seed-stage funding also declined 16% to $7.7m.
How did Singapore’s life insurers fare in 2024?
The industry's growth was influenced by higher demand for annual premium products.
Commercial insurance rates dip 3% in Q4 2024
Financial and professional lines declined the fastest at 9%.
APAC insurers wary of geopolitical instability in next two years
Cyber threats, on the other hand, are a moderate to severe risk.
Etiqa launches Singapore’s first takaful insurance product in years
Demand for Islamic financial products from the Middle East and Southeast Asia is growing.
8 in 10 insurers plan to increase tech investment this year
36% of insurers prioritise AI and machine learning.
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