The insurance industry in Singapore is in a prime position to reshape how graduates perceive career opportunities within the sector, according to new research commissioned by Canopius Group (Canopius), an international specialty and P&C (re)insurer.
Growth in premiums for residential dwelling insurance is likely to ease overall, although high-risk properties may see further increases, says the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ).
The insurance sector in the UAE, both conventional and Islamic, is expected to grow by 15-20% in 2024, according to S&P Global Ratings (S&P).
Despite increasing premiums, the profitability of home insurance has declined significantly with many insurers and underwriters making substantial losses, according to a discussion paper released by The Australian Institute, an independent public policy think tank. The Institute which has offices in Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne and Adelaide
The Insurance Authority and the Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) have signed a cooperation agreement to launch insurance products that cover risks associated with all coastal tourism activities through local insurance companies.
The net profit attributable to shareholders of China's five major 'A'-share-listed insurance companies for the first three quarters of 2024 climbed steeply year-on-year.
The mainland Chinese insurance industry's premium income reached CNY4.79tn ($672bn) in the first nine months of this year, jumping by 7.2% year on year, according to the National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA).
The financial performance of Groupama SDIG Property Insurance Co, a 50-50 Sino-French joint venture, is regarded as 'Good', given its increasing underwriting margin and steady investment yield, says Fitch Ratings.
With two months left for all insurance companies to implement the China Risk-Oriented Solvency System Phase II, the solvency of the property and life insurance industries has improved significantly.
M&As are expected to dominate the next phase of growth in the Indian insurance industry, according to a report by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and professional services firm KPMG in India.