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Malaysia’s general insurance industry climbs 7.3% YoY in 1H23

Underwriting profit saw a huge drop of 37.8% mainly due to motor and fire lines.

Malaysia’s general insurance industry climbs 7.3% YoY in 1H23

Underwriting profit saw a huge drop of 37.8% mainly due to motor and fire lines.

Philippines’ pension system joins forces with JICA

The partnership aims to enhance the protection of public properties and assets against disasters.

Tugu Reasuransi Indonesia to remain ‘stable’: Fitch Ratings

Tugure maintains a resilient capital position, exceeding the 120% regulatory requirement.

Genetic testing for life insurance to be reviewed: Australian treasury

Despite the possibility that insurers may require genetic test results, policyholders may file reports on discrimination.

Casper Kam joins AXA XL’s underwriting team

Previously, he worked with AIG and AXA General Insurance.

MSIG S’pore launches anti-scam fix

The initiative is set to commence integration next month.

China's top 8 insurers embrace self-regulation in motor insurance shift: Nomura

The agreement aims to adhere strictly to regulatory requirements.

AXA HK, Macau venture into cross-border healthcare service

It has partnered with UMP Healthcare Holdings to expand its reach to clinic services in China.

AIA Group releases climate action plan, target net-zero by 2050

It said it’s the first pan-Asian life and health insurer validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). 

Allianz Malaysia sustains 11.3% YoY growth in Q3 revenue

Year-to-date (YTD), its total business volume amounted to RM3.63b.

India’s non-life insurance industry posts slower growth for October

Year-to-date, a double-digit growth is recorded driven by health and motor.

Only six out of 10 said they are ready to handle business risks: Aon survey

About three of 10 persons have been affected by last year’s top business risks.

Aspen Insurance rebounds YoY in Q323, net income at $86m

The insurer’s net income stood at $86m, a rebound from the previous year’s $161m loss.

Everest builds Asia team with new S’pore CEO and a head of insurance

Swee Keong Mah will be the Singapore branch’s new CEO and will report to Tomi Latva-Kiskola, who has been appointed as head of Insurance Asia.

Tokio Marine forms new entity for disaster prevention and mitigation solutions

Tokio Marine Resilience will collaborate with Tokio Marine dR for core data functions and risk consulting services.

Mercer Asia appoints Robert Ronneberger as head of investment sales

He will expedite prospecting activities for Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) services.