APAC

Pandemic boosts APAC’s insurance giants 2020 performance: analyst

The top 20 insurance firms reported an aggregated premium of $821.4b.

Pandemic boosts APAC’s insurance giants 2020 performance: analyst

The top 20 insurance firms reported an aggregated premium of $821.4b.

APAC saw lowest insurance M&A deals since 2011

M&A decreased by as much as 51% in H1 2021.

Asia to lead the charge to insurance industry’s digitalisation

Its less mature commercial insurance market is actually an asset, Concirrus’ executive reveals.

Natural calamities, pandemic push Asian reinsurers’ growth

Climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic presents vast potential for the reinsurers’ to transform.

Guy Carpenter appoints new APAC president

Michael Harden brings with him 45 years of experience in the industry.

Get to know the winners of the 6th Insurance Asia Awards

The awards programme received the most number of nominations this year since its inception.

Insurance companies, pension funds to bring on ‘age of sustainability’ in Asia: analyst

Tapping into the region’s vast savings is required to reach this new age.

Manulife Financial Asia segment stands out in Q2

The Canadian insurer’s Asia segment saw a surge in new business value of up to 48% in Q2.

RGA reports $12m pre-tax income loss in APAC for Q2

India took the biggest chunk in COVID-19 claims for the region.

APAC’s marine, aviation, transit insurance to reach $14.5b by 2025

Japan and China accounted for 60% of MAT premiums in APAC.

APAC MAT written premiums to hit $14.5b in 2025

The sector will grow at a CAGR of 4.4% from 2019 to 2025.

Sompo International forms APAC global risk team

The team will target accounts in the financial institutions, hospitality, and life sciences, amongst others.

AXA XL names chief underwriting officer for APAC, Europe

Marine Ress will be responsible for underwriting strategy for general liability, motor, and environmental insurance.

Insurtech bolttech completes $180m series A funding, hits unicorn status

The investment will accelerate continued growth and its plans to consolidate its position in the United States. 

Euler Hermes, NORD/LB close APAC's first Green2Green credit policy

The Green2Green Single Risk solution provides insurance to green transactions.

How the Asian energy insurance sector is making moves despite shifting demands

NOCs will still explore oil & gas options, but some investments will be directed at renewable projects.

APAC insurers in position to fulfill medical, CI insurance gaps

Medical insurance topped respondents' priorities for future cover.