Hong kong fintech week 2024

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Hong Kong FinTech Week 2024

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Legacy system upgrades worth pain for long-term benefits, say tech experts
Integrating sustainability in insurance requires an ecosystem approach, say panellists
Education and technology key to scaling parametric solutions: panellists
Climate change means rising disease risk warns Hong Kong Insurance Authority
Insurer investment in insurtechs has had 'significant impact', but challenges remain

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(Re)in Asia Data and Data Journalism
18 November 2024
LIC’s planned health insurance entry could reshape market dynamics: GlobalData 
LIC aims to leverage its vast customer base to capitalise on India's fastest growing segment.
14 November 2024
Singapore insurance conduct body unveils plan to help enhance trust in sector
ICCSC plan includes initiatives to increase consumer awareness, improve policy literacy, and refine claims process.   
13 November 2024
Singapore life industry sees strong premium growth through first three quarters of 2024 
The Life Insurance Association reports a 23.5% rise in weighted new business premiums for the first nine months of 2024.
08 November 2024
Asia insurtech funding falls with global investment expected to stabilise at US$4.2bn in 2024
Following volatile years, funding is expected to level out, with a focus on AI-driven solutions and growing interest in breakout-stage insurtechs.
06 November 2024
Singapore insurance industry must adapt to attract young talent: Canopius Survey
Singapore students believe insurance offers stability and work-life balance, but industry is perceived to lag behind other sectors in advancement opportunities.
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(Re)in Asia Analysis
23 October 2024
MGAs ‘gaining ground’ in China as nascent Asian market emerges
China’s MGA sector is seeing growth in several cities, while Indian regulators are investigating whether to approve their operation.
16 October 2024
Asset risk higher for Asia Pac P&C insurers than US carriers
P&C insurers in three major North Asian markets of China, Japan, and Taiwan hold almost three times the amount of regulatory capital for asset risk than US carriers.
15 October 2024
Hong Kong insurers’ solvency ratios halve under RBC
The addition of several additional risk management metrics has significantly reduced Hong Kong insurers capital levels under the new regime.
14 October 2024
Emerging Asia’s middle class women have appetite to spend more on insurance: Peak Re report
There is a "significant opportunity" for insurers to develop products that provide financial security and resonate with priorities of the demographic.
11 October 2024
Lower cyber loss severity in Asia, but region seeing a noticeable uptick in incidents: Allianz
Asian firms face rising cyber threats despite lower loss severity, as Allianz warns of increasing incidents and evolving regulatory landscape.
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