General insurance
Revised solvency rules could spur new wave of Malaysian insurance M&As
Revised solvency rules could spur new wave of Malaysian insurance M&As
Insurers must provide capital for increased risk from floods, among other charges.
55 minutes ago
Asia sees sustained growth in construction insurance in 2024
However, insurers are pursuing profitability and program stability over the long term.
2 days ago
AM Best sees South Korea's non-life growth in health and property lines
Ongoing regulatory changes are driving insurers to strengthen capital.
3 days ago
GIA warns public on scam calls impersonating insurance reps
Scammers are using local mobile numbers beginning with “+65” or “8”.
5 days ago
South Korea’s motor insurance grows 2.4% in 2025 with rate hikes
Motor insurance remains the largest segment in the general insurance industry.
6 days ago
Asia’s insurance markets grow in 2024 on life, health gains
China led Asia’s life insurance recovery.
Cambodian insurers grow Q1 gross premiums 6% to $102.3m
The industry’s financial income expanded 7% YoY to $11.9m.
South Korean insurers post $159m overseas profit in 2024
Asian operations posted a YoY decline in net income of $16.3m.
Japan’s top four insurers grow profit 60% in fiscal 2024
However, these insurers expect earnings for fiscal 2025 to ease slightly.
South Korean insurers bag $10b in profits for 2024
The increase was mainly driven by higher investment income across life and non-life.
Allianz Malaysia Berhad posts 14.3% rise in insurance revenue for Q1 2025
This is equivalent to reaching $367.2m during the period.
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The commission expects this momentum to continue through the year.
Taiwan insurers post $30.7b in Q1 pre-tax profit for 2025
Both life and non-life insurance markets recorded YoY contractions.
Japan’s non-life insurers strengthen as oversight improves
The FSA has also introduced stricter governance requirements.
India’s non-life insurance insurance sector grows 13.5% YoY in April
Growth during the month was supported by renewals.
Vietnam life insurance grows 4.3% YoY in new contracts
General insurance products maintained their lead as the primary business line.
Vietnam general insurance market to grow 7% annually through 2029
The sector is expected to grow 5.9% year-on-year this 2025.
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