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How APAC cyber gap exposes households to fraud
How APAC cyber gap exposes households to fraud
bolttech found 39% were already hit by digital crime across the region.
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Singapore shippers face policy cancellations as Iran conflict escalate
Singapore shippers face policy cancellations as Iran conflict escalate
Hull and Machinery coverage faces cancellations with reinstatements costing more.
7 hours ago
MS&AD cost cuts support long-term profitability: Morningstar
MS&AD cost cuts support long-term profitability: Morningstar
Forecasts show premiums increasing from $29.9b in 2024 to $32.4b in 2025.
11 hours ago
Aon appoints Attard global head of reinsurance analytics
Aon appoints Attard global head of reinsurance analytics
His focus will be the development of tools to help insurers manage market volatility.
11 hours ago
Hong Kong finance regulators push AI to police AI risks
Hong Kong finance regulators push AI to police AI risks
The programme builds on the Gen AI Sandbox launched in 2024.
12 hours ago
CGRE launches aviation insurance and reinsurance practice
CGRE launches aviation insurance and reinsurance practice
The aviation offering will deliver customised insurance, reinsurance and risk management.
12 hours ago
This week in insurance: Miller expands with Dubai deal, Liberty names Hong Kong CEO, Zurich launches $5b fundraise for Beazley bid.
This week in insurance: Miller expands with Dubai deal, Liberty names Hong Kong CEO, Zurich launches $5b fundraise for Beazley bid.
Sun Life Philippines also opened three New Business Offices.
2 days ago
Swiss Re taps Tamas Bown to run Asia-Pacific L&H Re unit
Swiss Re taps Tamas Bown to run Asia-Pacific L&H Re unit
Bown returns to the region after leading the UK and Ireland unit that later added ME and Africa.
3 days ago
Pru Life UK Cebu move packs 1,000 workers into 12,130 sq ft
Pru Life UK Cebu move packs 1,000 workers into 12,130 sq ft
The build follows the earlier BGC Manila opening, with multiple work settings for branch leaders.
3 days ago
AM Best says Zurich $11b Beazley deal impact manageable
AM Best says Zurich $11b Beazley deal impact manageable
The acquisition financing includes existing cash new debt and an equity placing.
3 days ago
Markel appoints Ravi Jain to expand India distribution
Markel appoints Ravi Jain to expand India distribution
Mumbai-based hire will report to managing director Deepika Mathur.
3 days ago
Financial institutions drive 2,000 M&A deals amidst tech pressure
Financial institutions drive 2,000 M&A deals amidst tech pressure
But hidden liabilities could emerge after transactions close.
3 days ago
Hong Kong regulator fines three brokers $55,770 over AML breaches
Hong Kong regulator fines three brokers $55,770 over AML breaches
Compliance gaps revealed weak controls for identifying politically exposed clients.
3 days ago
Great Eastern rolls out private platform as OCBC group access widens
Great Eastern rolls out private platform as OCBC group access widens
It combines tailored coverage with a selected panel spanning trust health and international tax support.
4 days ago
Sompo lifts earnings target to $3.1b amidst improved auto and fire business
Sompo lifts earnings target to $3.1b amidst improved auto and fire business
Profitability is expected to improve further in the domestic non-life insurance segment.
4 days ago
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How can Asia-Pacific reinsurers tackle rising disaster losses?
They still posted steady growth over the past five years.
How can Indonesia’s insurers balance tighter capital rules and rising claims?
Disaster claims may raise premiums, costs, and tighten coverage.
How could capital relief boost Hong Kong insurers’ returns?
The rules are feeding demand for staff with digital and regulatory skills.
How can insurers turn M&As into a competitive advantage?
Firms are focused more on boosting operations than pushing rivals out.
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Nina Ong drives AI and talent upgrades at Great Eastern Life
The big boss credits their edge to diversity: over a third of senior roles are women.
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Hong Kong insurers post weaker 2024 as premiums slip
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This is based on the recent data released by the Insurance Authority for the 2024 fiscal year.
6 days ago
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Asia-Pacific insurers face $200b legacy tech burden
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Outdated tech and entrenched processes continue to hamper operations.
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Hong Kong regulator guts insurance referral fees with 50% cap
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Unlicensed third-party referrers previously captured up to 95% of commissions through hidden rebate structures.
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Capital rules force Indian insurers to curb aggressive discounting
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Aggressive discounting for short-term market share becomes harder to justify.
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Zurich Indonesia speeds up claims after Bali floods
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Faster settlement boosts confidence in insurance as a practical financial tool.
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Zurich, YAS use AI to link taxi insurance to driving behaviour
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Drivers with higher scores will unlock broader coverage and more benefits.
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