The kingdom at the middle of the world
China
Life insurers strategise for long-term future
Cost cuts and survival pose new reality for China's property insurers
Biggest insurers expect surge in net profits in 2024
Qianhai Re sees growth in offering tech-driven solutions
Securing the food supply
The growing issue with NEV insurance costs and coverage
Push for implementation of country-wide long term care insurance
Working to scale Nat CAT challenges
MGAs in Asia find niche in cyber insurance
Life reinsurance broking beckons as a new and dynamic space
Sustainability is good ethics and huge business for insurance brokers
Brokers raise the bar for HNW clients amid market consolidation
India's insurance brokers moving to rural sector in dynamic new phase
Future of insurance broking will be a blend of technology and human expertise
Changing regulations an area of opportunity for reinsurers
Labuan Re looks to growth through creating demand
Future partnerships for life reinsurers call for combined capabilities
General
2024 - A milestone year for regional insurers in Asia
Insurers leveraging East Asia and APAC energy transition
Positioning insurance to better mitigate wildfire risks
Life & health
Health insurance in HK has to navigate demanding road ahead
View from India - Will air pollution dictate health insurance premiums?
Asian
Bangladesh: Regulator spells out when CEO title may be used in insurers
China: Xiaomi chairman calls for dedicated insurance system for autonomous vehicles
India: Regulator allows insurers to hedge through equity derivatives
Indonesia: Regulator studies formation of insurance consortium to cover online lending risks
Pakistan: Regulator to revamp insurance regulatory framework, increase minimum capital
South Korea: Seoul Guarantee Insurance raises US$124m in IPO
Thailand: Life market to see stable growth of 2-3% in 2025
Product bites
People on the move
In this video, we speak with Than Hien Anh, Chairperson of BaoViet Life about the trends and development of new life products in Vietnam, making products more relevant and the use of technology.
In this episode, we speak with Mr Geoffrey Au, CEO of Zurich Life Insurance Hong Kong, about the overall trend in terms of development of new insurance products in Asia Pacific.
In this episode, we speak with Bowtie Life Insurance co-founder and co-CEO Fred Ngan about the dynamic between digital and traditional insurers.
In this episode, we speak with HSBC Life International CEO Edward Moncreiffe about the changing nature of the role of the C-Suite in Asia
Great Eastern group CFO Ronnie Tan talks about the biggest operational challenge facing insurers in implementing IFRS17, the cultural shift required beyond just the accounting team - and a cost-benefit analysis of full implementation.
AXA Affin Life CEO Rohit Nambiar talks about how the insurer has put customers and staff first in coping with the stresses of doing insurance business during coronavirus.
Interview with Bajaj Allianz General Insurance managing director and chief executive Tapan Singhel about the future of insurance companies in a disrupted and technological world.
In the fourth episode, we speak to Andrew Gill, Managing Director, Asia and Australia for Pacific Life Re on managing change in a modern insurance organization.
In the third episode, we speak with Damien Mu, CEO, AIA New Zealand and Austrailia about the importance of the C-suite and forward planning.
In the second episode, we speak with Chris Fischer Hirs, Global CEO, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty; about the DNA of a successful CEO
In this video Varsha Bipinchandra talks about AI and technology in modern life insurance. This series is sponsored by EY.