Insurance

China motor insurance market to rise 5.2% this year

New energy vehicles are gaining traction in China’s vehicle market.

China motor insurance market to rise 5.2% this year

New energy vehicles are gaining traction in China’s vehicle market.

Hong Kong’s insurance premiums climb 5.1% YoY in H1 2024

Both long-term and general business recorded YoY growths.

Asian insurers shift to private credit amidst new RBC rule

APAC insurers allocate an average of 6.4% of their portfolios to illiquid credit.

Taiwan insurers' earnings doubled to $10b in July

Both its life and non-life segments witnessed triple-digit growth.

China expands medical insurance to over 72% of village clinics

It aims to cover 100% of rural villages by the end of 2024.

Asians spend 30 times less on insurance than Americans

Despite major markets like China and Japan, per capita spending remains modest.

Home insurance affordability worsens across Australia

Affordability stress has surged by 30% over the past year.

Pet insurance market slated for 8.1% CAGR by 2032

Several insurance companies now offer multi-pet insurance policies.

Southeast Asia’s insurtech sector hits $2.4b in 2023

It was mainly driven by Singlife’s merger with Aviva Singapore.

Life insurance reduces mortality risks in China

Still, the protection gap stood at $73.6b in 2023.

India’s general insurance sector slated to expand 11.2% in 2024

Motor insurance is anticipated to account for 31.1% of GWP.

Insurers warn of risks amidst EV and autonomous vehicle growth

Hong Kong’s push for EVs has insurers dissecting the risks and rewards in the evolving motor industry.

CrowdStrike meltdown may shore up cyber insurance premiums

Insurers are refining their policies after the global tech outage to better manage risks.