Insurance Business Asiatag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2016:/asia/rss2024-03-19T10:48:25ZInsurance Business Asiatag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-19:/asia/news/breaking-news/481700How did the insurance-linked securities market fare in 2023?2024-03-19T10:48:25Z<p>A number of factors listed as drivers</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/018/0311_638464420999502898.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-19:/asia/news/life-insurance/481673Singlife gets sole owner2024-03-19T06:00:00Z<p>Previous shareholders include Aviva</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/018/0305_638464259802056865.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-19:/asia/news/breaking-news/481659Singapore general insurance sector sees growth in domestic and offshore segments – GIA2024-03-18T19:44:54Z<p>There was a combined 10.1% increase in gross written premiums year-over-year</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/024/0270_638463878908110656.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-19:/asia/news/breaking-news/481658AIA Hong Kong tops 10 market share segments in Hong Kong’s long-term insurance business sector2024-03-18T19:40:09Z<p>AIA Hong Kong & Macau also became the largest contributor to the group's VONB</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/024/0270_638463876057826537.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-19:/asia/news/breaking-news/481657Singapore hotel partners with insurtech to provide rain insurance2024-03-18T19:38:26Z<p>The insurance offering will be available to bookings starting from SG$850 per night</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/024/0270_638463874896805831.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-19:/asia/news/technology/481642Get recognition as a 5-Star technology and software provider2024-03-18T18:37:23Z<p>Insurance Business will unearth the leading insurtech companies in 2024</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/026/0270_638463838370558372.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-19:/asia/news/breaking-news/481635Agile syndicate gets “in-principle” go-ahead2024-03-18T18:22:53Z<p>The Asta-managed SIAB is prepping for an April opening</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/026/0270_638463829699491367.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-18:/asia/news/breaking-news/481615China's major insurance problem2024-03-18T15:44:12Z<p>Eight years of reforms, but there's lots more to be done</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/026/0343_638463732087331311.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-18:/asia/news/non-profits/481612MetLife Foundation brings community grants program to APAC plus Australia2024-03-18T15:36:11Z<p>Selected organisations to be endowed with funds across four key areas</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/026/0343_638463729597446555.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-18:/asia/news/reinsurance/481557Is lower reinsurance the answer? Florida commissioner weighs in2024-03-18T12:14:16Z<p>State's history with storms backs proposal's logic</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638463608465656986.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-18:/asia/news/reinsurance/481551A silver lining following Bermuda's tax changes2024-03-18T12:09:33Z<p>Credit agency explains how domiciled re/insurers are winning following Q4</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/003/0343_638463722295504076.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-18:/asia/news/reinsurance/481545Brit bolsters Bermuda office with new deputy head of property treaty2024-03-18T12:05:00Z<p>Established offering brings together the island’s and London teams, CUO says</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638463602903689161.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-18:/asia/news/reinsurance/481539SCOR streamlining – but what impact has that had on its credit ratings?2024-03-18T12:01:32Z<p>Considerations revolve around less traditional forms of capital</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638463600829350938.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-18:/asia/news/breaking-news/481533Hannover Re announces partnership for personalized medication services2024-03-18T11:56:52Z<p>It will aim to address issues surrounding preventable ADEs</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638463597895317970.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-18:/asia/news/breaking-news/481574Did Generali part-owned company offer worthless marine insurance?2024-03-18T10:46:15Z<p>They are nearly impossible to claim against, it is alleged</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/003/0292_638463555706983178.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-16:/asia/news/life-insurance/481486LIA Singapore unveils new guide to medical underwriting2024-03-15T19:39:54Z<p>Members of 2024-25 management committee also unveiled</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/024/0270_638461283906043692.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-16:/asia/news/breaking-news/481485Sedgwick reinforces Asian market presence with senior appointments2024-03-15T19:36:17Z<p>Claims management giant reinforces Asian market presence with senior appointments</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/024/0270_638461281708453498.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-16:/asia/news/breaking-news/481484Philippine insurance industry to adopt new reporting standard for enhanced transparency2024-03-15T19:34:12Z<p>Regulator unveils plans regarding new standard</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/024/0270_638461280444440623.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-15:/asia/news/reinsurance/481405Lockton Re Capital Markets adds new head of distribution2024-03-15T14:26:09Z<p>Hedge fund specialist brings more than two decades of expertise</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/003/0343_638461095062486093.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-15:/asia/news/reinsurance/481398Howden Tiger taps new head of US general casualty2024-03-15T14:16:16Z<p>Industry veteran is the latest of several hires in the US casualty division</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/003/0343_638461087590983867.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-15:/asia/news/reinsurance/481385Hamilton sponsors new cat bond for storm and earthquake risks2024-03-15T14:12:07Z<p>Risk transfer capacity will cover US and territories</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/003/0343_638461084602580165.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-15:/asia/news/reinsurance/481379RGA completes $700 million pension risk transfer transaction2024-03-15T14:01:16Z<p>Transaction oversees 2,000 retirees</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/003/0343_638461080665312485.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-15:/asia/news/reinsurance/481372North End Re ratings remain stable – for now2024-03-15T13:54:07Z<p>What could impact the firm in the second half?</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/003/0343_638461076314434981.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-15:/asia/news/reinsurance/481364Gen Re unveils digital underwriting solution for life industry2024-03-15T13:48:27Z<p>Application integrates insurtech tools, from AI to PPG</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/003/0343_638461072803007871.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-15:/asia/news/life-insurance/481298Millennials lead as most financially resilient generation in Asia, Sun Life finds2024-03-14T20:09:47Z<p>Report unveils generational strengths and challenges</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/024/0270_638460437834851290.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-15:/asia/news/life-insurance/481297Singlife rolls out revamped insurance plans2024-03-14T20:07:30Z<p>Promotional offers launched</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/024/0270_638460436468377904.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-15:/asia/news/marine/481280Red Sea attacks: How do you insure the ships?2024-03-14T18:55:17Z<p>Markel head explains</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/026/0270_638460393034493313.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-15:/asia/news/breaking-news/481271AIA reports strong growth in 2023 financial performance2024-03-14T18:31:07Z<p>Financial report notes gains across key markets</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/026/0270_638460378615202617.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-14:/asia/news/reinsurance/481215Talent attraction and retention in reinsurance broking – what's the key?2024-03-14T13:30:00Z<p>Leader on the power of culture in building the right line-up</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638460190244864772.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-14:/asia/news/reinsurance/481209Brookfield Reinsurance sets hearing date for AEL acquisition2024-03-14T13:25:00Z<p>It is priming for its next major deal</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638460189187561985.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-14:/asia/news/reinsurance/481203Lloyd's, BMA collaborate for reinsurance innovation and education2024-03-14T13:20:00Z<p>Partnership will involve a reinsurance cohort in 2025</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/024/0305_638460564293456090.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-14:/asia/news/reinsurance/481197James River versus Fleming – how did clash impact credit ratings?2024-03-14T13:15:00Z<p>Counterparty has also released a statement</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638460180218471937.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-14:/asia/news/breaking-news/481191Arch Reinsurance elevates executive trio to key roles2024-03-14T13:10:00Z<p>Newly appointed CUO will also retain current chief executive role</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638460177606207896.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-14:/asia/news/reinsurance/481184Compre announces promotion for new commercial director role2024-03-14T13:05:00Z<p>He will work with another director to evaluate the firm’s retrospective reinsurance deals</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/003/0270_638460272537822474.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-14:/asia/news/reinsurance/481176Wilton Re gives backing to youth program2024-03-14T13:00:00Z<p>Partnership will benefit 20 coaches and more than 120 young players</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638460171795110022.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-14:/asia/news/breaking-news/481097FWD Group reports robust growth and strategic milestones in 20232024-03-13T19:30:57Z<p>Executive outlines group's growth plans</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/024/0270_638459550529869767.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-14:/asia/news/technology/481096bolttech enters Middle East market2024-03-13T19:28:44Z<p>Firm elevates device protection with latest partnership</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/024/0270_638459549538895217.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-14:/asia/news/marine/481093Crawford strengthens marine insurance leadership in Middle East2024-03-13T19:18:10Z<p>Exec leads strategy to address marine-related loss adjustments</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/024/0270_638459542852855412.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-14:/asia/business-strategy/481072C+: Employers given 'less favourable' score on LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts2024-03-13T18:45:49Z<p>Those rating inclusion experience as poor less likely to stay: EY report</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/035/0270_638459412470880261.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-13:/asia/news/breaking-news/481091Vivace expands with APAC rebrand and Americas branch2024-03-13T14:04:52Z<p>New leaders for both divisions revealed</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/003/0270_638459354878270937.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-13:/asia/news/reinsurance/480998Swiss Re reveals plans for board re-election2024-03-13T13:10:00Z<p>Reinsurer's annual report touts strong capital position</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638459307740929949.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-13:/asia/news/reinsurance/480990SiriusPoint gains stable outlook amid profitability return2024-03-13T13:00:00Z<p>Company bounces back from nat cat impact</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638459305296401380.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-13:/asia/news/reinsurance/480982Reinsurance paves the way for syndicate's record profit2024-03-13T12:50:00Z<p>Company primed for further growth</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638459302054425580.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-13:/asia/news/reinsurance/480976Swiss Re delivers verdict on Euro area inflation2024-03-13T12:40:00Z<p>Upside risks in second half to present a challenge</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638459299349949007.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-13:/asia/news/reinsurance/480970Group tackles gender seniority gap in re/insurance2024-03-13T12:35:00Z<p>She will be responsible for supporting businesses in their DE&I initiatives</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638459296547782762.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-13:/asia/news/breaking-news/480934IGI declares full-year financial results2024-03-13T06:50:00Z<p>Surge in growth marginally tempered by financial liabilities</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/018/0248_637335904127705744.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-13:/asia/news/breaking-news/480900MS Amlin reveals massive turnaround2024-03-13T05:00:00Z<p>Chief exec cites "the rewards of our transformation efforts"</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/018/0305_638459105144977608.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-13:/asia/news/breaking-news/480873Hong Kong Insurance Authority suspends agent over unauthorised policy actions2024-03-12T20:12:37Z<p>Reminder issued for industry professionals</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/024/0270_638458711492890605.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-13:/asia/news/life-insurance/480872Sun Life boosts Asia strategy with latest leadership appointment2024-03-12T20:07:50Z<p>New exec to boost company's brand awareness and client experience</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/024/0270_638458708634024190.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-13:/asia/news/breaking-news/480871Liberty General Insurance champions women's empowerment with new campaign2024-03-12T20:05:25Z<p>Video was designed to redefine the phrase "Haath Se Nikal Gayi"</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/024/0270_638458707172887017.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-13:/asia/news/technology/480856Search underway for best insurtech companies of 20242024-03-12T19:14:42Z<p>Nominate companies that provide the leading tech solutions to the industry</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/026/0270_638458676773203756.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-12:/asia/news/reinsurance/480800QBE Re MD on the state of the reinsurance market in 20242024-03-12T14:24:59Z<p>What factors are impacting the mood of the market?</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/018/0270_638458543129089651.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-12:/asia/news/reinsurance/480795SCOR set for major business shake-up2024-03-12T14:22:49Z<p>It outlines a new regional and business structure</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/003/0270_638458501661702381.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-12:/asia/news/reinsurance/480789Canopius Group highlights record financial results2024-03-12T14:20:37Z<p>Improvements in regional profitability also noted</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/003/0270_638458500320409769.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-12:/asia/news/reinsurance/480784Munich Re arm names new CEO2024-03-12T14:18:36Z<p>Predecessor steps down after nearly three decades</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/003/0270_638458499498302389.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-12:/asia/news/reinsurance/480779Arch Reinsurance maintains superior ratings2024-03-12T14:17:30Z<p>Ultimate holding company also kept its excellent grade</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/003/0270_638458498465156526.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-12:/asia/news/reinsurance/480774Life & health reinsurance on the rise – what is driving the growth?2024-03-12T14:15:15Z<p>Segment to see gains in the next four years</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/003/0270_638458497074164384.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-12:/asia/news/cyber/480754Financial sector now a top target for attacks2024-03-12T13:17:52Z<p>One type of cyber issue is hitting the sector increasingly hard</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/026/0321_638458462286904012.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-12:/asia/news/cyber/480718Gen AI to radically impact cyber landscape2024-03-12T06:40:00Z<p>Cyber insurance will be integral to managing evolving threat</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/026/0321_638452471631182414.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />