Insurance

The product automates underwriting for Australian firms via Cowbell partnership.

The product automates underwriting for Australian firms via Cowbell partnership.

1 week ago

Hong Kong regulators have capped referral fees for insurance brokers at 50% of commissions for long-term profit-sharing life policies, as it tries to curb unlicensed selling and hidden commission rebates that have long troubled the market.

Hong Kong regulators have capped referral fees for insurance brokers at 50% of commissions for long-term profit-sharing life policies, as it tries to ...

4 weeks ago

Tougher capital rules are forcing Indian life insurers to rethink their pricing and sales strategies, according to a senior bancassurance executive.

Tougher capital rules are forcing Indian life insurers to rethink their pricing and sales strategies, according to a senior bancassurance executive.

1 month ago

PT Zurich Asuransi Indonesia, Tbk is accelerating claim settlements to cushion rising climate losses and strengthen customer trust.

PT Zurich Asuransi Indonesia, Tbk is accelerating claim settlements to cushion rising climate losses and strengthen customer trust.

1 month ago

Zurich Insurance and YAS' recent partnership could reshape motor insurance for the Hong Kongy’s taxi industry. Drivers are then placed into performance tiers, with higher scores unlocking broader personal accident coverage and additional benefits.

Zurich Insurance and YAS' recent partnership could reshape motor insurance for the Hong Kongy’s taxi industry. Drivers are then placed into performanc...

1 month ago

Singapore’s insurance industry rebounded in 2024, with gross premiums up 10.67% YoY as insurers expanded beyond traditional products. CEOs from Great Eastern Life, Manulife Singapore, Singlife, and an AM Best expert share insights on the industry’s outlook.

Singapore’s insurance industry rebounded in 2024, with gross premiums up 10.67% YoY as insurers expanded beyond traditional products. CEOs from Great ...

1 month ago

Many Asian families view legacy planning as key to preserving their wealth, yet most have no structured inheritance strategy due to cultural taboos, Sun Life Asia said.

Many Asian families view legacy planning as key to preserving their wealth, yet most have no structured inheritance strategy due to cultural taboos, S...

2 months ago

Asuransi Ciputra Indonesia (Ciputra Life) is widening its corporate insurance and digital distribution channels to drive growth, as it focuses on partnerships beyond the Ciputra Group network.

Asuransi Ciputra Indonesia (Ciputra Life) is widening its corporate insurance and digital distribution channels to drive growth, as it focuses on part...

3 months ago

Singapore's marine insurance should ramp up cyber coverage as shipowners face increasing pressure to deploy stronger digital safeguards as spoofing events rise, spokespersons from IUMI, SSA, and QBE Asia said.

Singapore's marine insurance should ramp up cyber coverage as shipowners face increasing pressure to deploy stronger digital safeguards as spoofing ev...

3 months ago

MSIG Insurance (Malaysia) Bhd. plans to ramp up investment in analytics and artificial intelligence to sharpen customer insight and accelerate decision-making as the insurer seeks to sustain growth in Malaysia’s expanding general insurance market.

MSIG Insurance (Malaysia) Bhd. plans to ramp up investment in analytics and artificial intelligence to sharpen customer insight and accelerate decisio...

3 months ago

Great Eastern Life Assurance Co. Ltd. is stepping up digital investments and refining its product lineup as it repositions for growth in SEA’s competitive insurance market, Group Chief Executive Officer Greg Hingston said.

Great Eastern Life Assurance Co. Ltd. is stepping up digital investments and refining its product lineup as it repositions for growth in SEA’s competi...

3 months ago

IFG Life has rolled out a strategy to persuade Indonesians, especially younger consumers, to buy insurance earlier, as the country struggles with low penetration despite rising awareness.

IFG Life has rolled out a strategy to persuade Indonesians, especially younger consumers, to buy insurance earlier, as the country struggles with low ...

4 months ago

Sompo Japan is piloting methane insurance with Momentick, Sompo Risk Management, and JGC Holdings. This new insurance-linked service detects methane, as global regulators push companies to track and cut emissions of the potent greenhouse gas.

Sompo Japan is piloting methane insurance with Momentick, Sompo Risk Management, and JGC Holdings. This new insurance-linked service detects methane, ...

4 months ago

OCBC, Astra Life, BTN, and ACA prioritise utility and relevance over super app ambitions.

OCBC, Astra Life, BTN, and ACA prioritise utility and relevance over super app ambitions.

7 months ago

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