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APAC insurer earnings to fluctuate amidst Russia-Ukraine conflict

The conflict would test insurers with high allocation to foreign-currency investments.

APAC insurer earnings to fluctuate amidst Russia-Ukraine conflict

The conflict would test insurers with high allocation to foreign-currency investments.

Hong Kong broker banned over breach of personal information

He was also found guilty of forgery and impersonation.

Prudential Singapore reports $743m premium sales in 2021

Momentum was supported by growth across the agency and bancassurance channels.

Gas up and get insured: AXA and Setel seals deal on digital motor insurance product

Setel users will now have the option to buy motor insurance with their accounts.

Allianz General Malaysia customers offered flash flood claims

A ‘Claims Caravan’ will also be deployed for a swift claims process.

Women to bolster Fusion’s APAC underwriting team

These new senior appointments will power the firm's M&A underwriting business.

YAS MicroInsurance opens new office in Malaysia

The insurtech firm said it plans to ‘shake-up’ the market.

Bupa appoints new managing director

The new head has over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry.

MSIG Asia CEO Alan J. Wilson retires after 14 years

COO Clemens Philippi set to take the wheel on 1 April.

AIA buys Hong Kong insurer Blue Cross for $278m from BEA

A bancassurance partnership is also in the mix.

Hong Kong IA extends temporary distribution measures until September

This means face-to-face sales of some insurance products are still prohibited.

Hong Kong insurance firm staff heads for the exit and here’s why

The industry is on the cusp of a serious ‘brain drain’.

Hong Kong IA reveals insurance complaints dropped by 9% in 2021

The IA also said its handling of complaints also improved.

Budget Direct entices AXA Singapore’s employees and customers with ad

The move comes as reports say AXA Singapore is leaving the general insurance business.

Australia general insurance investment income drops by 76.3% in 2021

However, industry profit still increased to $1.24b compared to $43.77m in 2020.

Taiwan non-life pre-tax profit surges to 85.7% YoY in January

The life insurance industry only saw a 6.2% increase.