Editor's choice – (Re)in Asia

Editor’s choice

HSBC Life breaks world record with US$250m life insurance policy

February 29 2024

New Guinness World Record set in Hong Kong as US$250m individual life insurance policy eclipses previous US$201m record certified in California.

APAC insurance M&A activity down 13.6% in 2023 amid global slump

February 29 2024

India the outlier across Asia Pac as deal making numbers fall in most regions, off the back of geopolitical and macro uncertainty.

Thai Re posts strong profit growth in 2023

February 28 2024

Thai Reinsurance reports 219% surge in net profit to THB 231m (US$6.4m).

Hong Kong earmarks ILS and captives in 2024-25 budget

February 28 2024

ILS and captives key measures among other insurance-relevant plan and align with Insurance Authority's 2024-25 twin priorities.

Data issues challenge the growth of voluntary carbon market insurance

February 28 2024

Gross written premiums for VCM insurance could hit US$1bn by 2030 and up to US$30bn annually by 2050.

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Allianz Asia Pacific reports 33% operating profit growth in 2023

February 26 2024

Allianz APAC's Life & Health business saw operating profits grow 35%, while P&C business grew 26%.

IRDAI maintains obligatory cession rate at 4% for 2024-25

February 25 2024

Insurers to continue ceding 4% of GI business to GIC Re, excluding terrorism and nuclear pool premiums.

Zurich opts for 70% upfront stake purchase of Kotak General

February 23 2024

Kotak Mahindra Bank announced Zurich's revised plan to acquire 70% stake in single transaction, altering the initial phased acquisition strategy.

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Zurich Asia Pacific’s operating profits surge 18% to record US$565 million

February 23 2024

APAC P&C gross written premiums up 11%, while life insurance business surge 88%.

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Manulife completes landmark LTC reinsurance deal with Global Atlantic

February 23 2024

Landmark deal was first announced in December and includes two Japanese whole life product blocks.

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NSW launches Australia's first State Disaster Mitigation Plan to help combat rising nat cat costs

February 23 2024

Plan promises a proactive approach to disaster risk reduction including improved early warning systems and reviews of building codes and insurance levy arrangements.

Hong Kong Insurance Authority looks to build ILS market

February 23 2024

Alternative risk transfer and captive insurance are the regulator's twin priorities for the next 12 months.

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