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AXA's net income down 39% to $1.65b in H1

Underlying earnings contracted 48% YoY over the same period.

AXA's net income down 39% to $1.65b in H1

Underlying earnings contracted 48% YoY over the same period.

India health claims surge 240% to $152.7m

Average claim per person reached $2,125.

Australian wealth firm AMP hit with class action over insurance advice

The Federal Court has ordered AMP in February to pay for incorrect advice.

Sun Life sees Asia comprising 25% of income in 5-6 years

It has already boosted its digital capabilities in the region.

India's short-term COVID-related insurance plans to push policy uptake

More people are likely to buy plans as COVID-related costs became more known.

Hong Kong to create hub for insurance-linked securities

A bill to transfer risk to capital markets was introduced in March.

Hong Kong's yuppies, low-income groups still underinsured: report

The city has one of the highest levels of insurance awareness.

Lower rates push Asian life insurers to alter investment mix

Insurers are shifting their asset allocations to US credit investments.

Hong Kong insurance premiums to grow 1.46% in 2020

This is barely a quarter of the 6.3% rise in 2019.

Great Eastern H1 2020 group profit falls 35% to $240.4m

Operating profits surged 57% to $351.3m (S$484.3m).

Higher equity investments could nick Chinese insurers' capital

The sector must manage their investments, analysts said.

South Korea to expand employment insurance by 2025

It aims to protect gig workers not directly employed by companies.

China to hike insurers' equity investments to 45%

Currently, China caps all insurers' equity investments at 30% of their total assets.