Non-life

Chinese digital insurance broker Leading Group to go public via SPAC merger

August 16 2024

The merger with Healthcare AI Acquisition Corp on the Nasdaq will value Leading Group at approximately US$430m.

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Igloo looks to innovative solutions like parametric and personal cyber to fuel Southeast Asia insurance growth

August 16 2024

The insurtech is betting on technology to upend markets in the region.

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Delta NZ names Siân Mullane as Senior Property Underwriter

August 16 2024

Mullane joins following over five years with Chubb.

Jubilee General Insurance's ratings downgraded amid elevated domestic economic and political risks

August 16 2024

Despite logging a five-year average weighted 93.9% COR, AM Best downgrades ratings due to heightened economic, political, and financial system risks in Pakistan.

ICA calls for land-use planning reforms to mitigate risk from natural catastrophes

August 15 2024

In conjunction with the PIA, the Council urges collaboration between government and industry while emphasising need for the right resources and tools to reduce vulnerability.

Surging medical inflation ramps up Malaysian insurers’ health claims

August 15 2024

The impact of rising medical procedure costs in Malaysia was worsened by a decline in the value of the ringgit last year.

Stevan Bonic promoted to Technical Underwriting Manager Engineering, Australasia at HDI Global

August 15 2024

Bonic will now oversee both the Northern and Southern Regions in his expanded role.

China’s NFRA sets new solvency rules for online P&C insurers

August 15 2024

New guidelines will make it easier for some insurers to expand their presence, but industry faces restrictions on online specialty and motor policies.