Life and Health

‘Tidal wave’ of demand for Hong Kong insurance wealth transfer products

December 11 2024

Asian life Insurers on course to be winners of the ‘greatest wealth transfer in history’.

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Update: Nippon Life agrees to acquire Resolution Life in landmark deal

December 11 2024

Nissay agrees deal, believed to be valued at US$8.2bn, which represents the largest-ever acquisition by a Japanese insurer.

Malaysia reviews medical insurance premium hikes

December 10 2024

Government says it is conducting a collaborative review and will target high medical costs and monopolies in the healthcare sector.

AIA Group sees strong H1 profit growth: Fitch

December 10 2024

Fitch ratings affirmed ratings of AIA Group and subsidiaries, while noting the insurer's ROE has risen to 16.5% in the first half of this year.

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(Re)insurers hunt for accident and health opportunities in Southeast Asia

December 10 2024

There remains a vast protection gap in the region, but closing it is not easy.

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Meritz's posts lowest long-term insurance COR among peers in 2023: AM Best

December 9 2024

AM Best affirms South Korean insurer's ratings, highlighting strong investment and low loss ratio.

From AI to fertility: How women are rewiring Asia’s insurance industry

December 9 2024

A panel at Insurtech Insights Asia spotlighted how women executives harness technology, big data, and human-centred design to modernise insurance and reach previously untapped markets.

ASIC finds major shortcomings in Australian insurers’ complaint-handling practices

December 6 2024

Internal Dispute Resolution review highlights failures in identifying complaints, addressing recurring issues, and ensuring timely resolutions.

Asian insurers pivot to private credit and ESG as returns dive

December 6 2024

Insurers pushed to look beyond conventional approaches and tap into alternative investments.

Insurers, insurtechs must lift the lid on AI black boxes, experts warn

December 5 2024

Industry must ensure AI models are transparent, explainable, and justifiable, say panellists.

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