Insurance
Hong Kong SMEs concerned about numerous business risks, but few invest in protective measures, unearths QBE annual survey
* Around one-third of businesses are concerned about the financial fallout from business interruption, loss of key staff, and equipment breakdown — while only about one quarter hold insurance policies that cover these. * Attention to workplace safety and health issues remains high, with more ...
2025-03-18 14:30
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Annual QBE survey finds Singapore SMEs remain underinsured despite concerns over multiple business risks; and a major employer of workers over 65 years old
* Almost three quarters of businesses are concerned about the financial fallout from business interruption, damage or loss of inventory, and fraud — while only around 20% hold insurance policies that cover these. * Attention to workplace safety and health (WSH) issues has slipped slightly, wi...
2025-03-18 14:30
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Manulife Names Steve Finch Asia President and CEO
TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC SEHK: 945 Former Chief Actuary to Succeed Phil Witherington Effective May 9th TORONTO and HONG KONG , March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Manulife announced that Steve Finch has been appointed President and CEO of Manulife Asia, effective May 9th. Mr. Finch succeeds Phil Witherington...
2025-03-18 08:30
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Global Consulting Company J.S. Held Announces CEO Succession
JERICHO, N.Y., March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Global consulting firm J.S. Held announces that Chief Executive Officer (CEO)Jonathon (Jon) Held intends to step down as Chief Executive Officer. J.S. Held President and Chief Operating Officer (COO)Lee Spirer will succeed Jon Held as President and C...
2025-03-18 08:07
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Health In Tech Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results
* Total audited revenue for 2024 was $19.5 million. * The first two months of 2025, our unaudited revenue is about $5.7million, more than 50% growth year over year for the first two months of 2024, and exceeded the revenue of the entire Q1 of 2024 * Cash and cash equivalents were $7.8 millio...
2025-03-18 04:30
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Markel Group appoints Simon Wilson as Chief Executive Officer of Markel Insurance
RICHMOND, Va., March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL) announced today thatSimon Wilson, currently President of Markel International, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the company's three primary underwriting businesses—Markel Specialty, Markel International, and ...
2025-03-17 20:00
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Ping An P&C and FAW Hongqi Launch Intelligent Driving Insurance Services to Safeguard Drivers
HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ping An P&C, a subsidiary of Ping An Insurance (Group) Company ofChina, Ltd. ("Ping An" or the "Group", HKEx: 2318 / 82318; SSE: 601318) has partnered with FAW Hongqi Auto. Sales Co., Ltd. (FAW Hongqi) to launch Hongqi Intelligent Driving Pro...
2025-03-17 16:34
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Bowtie and Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong Collaborate to Upgrade VHIS Rider to Include Histotripsy Treatment In "Bowtie & Gleneagles Hospital Wellness Package"
Swift inclusion of innovative liver tumor treatment technology, lowers barriers for Hongkongers to access advanced medical services HONG KONG, March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bowtie, Hong Kong's first virtual insurer[1], collaborates with Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong (Gleneagles), Asia's first p...
2025-03-14 13:54
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Beyond Claims: How Kuky Helps Health Insurers Enhance Community Well-Being
SYDNEY, March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2022-23, Australia spent more than $8 billion on state and territory specialised mental health services. Already staggering, the amount does not include Australian Capital Territory jurisdictional or non-Commonwealth numbers, which were not available when...
2025-03-14 08:40
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Ping An #1 in Brand Finance's Global Insurance Brand Value for 9th Year, Brand Value Reaches $33.6 Billion
HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ping An Insurance (Group) Company ofChina, Ltd. ("Ping An" or the "Group", HKEx: 2318 / 82318; SSE: 601318) took top spot in the Brand Finance Insurance 100 2025 ranking, for the ninth year in a row, boasting a brand value ofUS$33.6 billion. ...
2025-03-13 16:40
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The Society of Actuaries Announces Opening of Singapore Office
SINGAPORE and CHICAGO, March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society of Actuaries (SOA), the world's largest actuarial professional organization, announces the opening of a new regional office inSingapore. Actuaries are professional experts in measuring and analyzing risk, and work in a variety of f...
2025-03-13 13:59
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Waterdrop Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Unaudited Financial Results and a Cash Dividend
BEIJING, March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Waterdrop Inc. ("Waterdrop", the "Company" or "we") (NYSE: WDH), a leading technology platform dedicated to insurance and healthcare service with a positive social impact, today announced its unaudited financial results for the three and twelve months ended...
2025-03-12 18:18
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FWD Group posts first IFRS 17 net profit in 2024 full year results
Strong 31 percent growth in new business CSM; delivers positive operating cashflow HONG KONG, March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FWD Group Holdings Limited ("FWD Group" or "FWD") today announced its full year results for the twelve months ended31 December 2024. * Net profit after tax of US$24 mi...
2025-03-12 10:15
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Cheche Group Has Regained Compliance with Nasdaq's Minimum Bid Price Requirement
BEIJING, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheche Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CCG) ("Cheche" or the "Company"),China's leading auto insurance technology platform, today announced that it has received a notification letter (the "Compliance Notice") from the Listing Qualifications Department of the Nasdaq Sto...
2025-03-11 18:00
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SunCar Wins Contract to Build Insurance Platform for Major EV Maker Leapmotor
NEW YORK, March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SunCar Technology Group Inc. ("SunCar" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SDA), an innovative leader in auto e-insurance and cloud-based B2B auto services inChina, today announced it has secured a contract to develop and operate the insurance management platform f...
2025-03-10 20:45
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Pioneer Insurance Selects Sapiens to Drive Digital Innovation in the Philippines
Sapiens Insurance Platform for P&C supports Pioneer's broad digital strategy
and ability to scale quickly and cost-effectively
UXBRIDGE, England, March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sapiens International
Corporation
2025-03-10 15:15
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Collinson International partners with China Ping An Insurance (Hong Kong) to provide airport lounge access and alternative benefits during flight delays and cancellations
* The partnership provides Collinson International's SmartDelay™ solution as a complimentary benefit for China Ping An Insurance (Hong Kong)'s online travel insurance customers inHong Kong (SAR). * SmartDelay gives customers instant access to over 1,600 airport lounges and alternative benefit...
2025-03-10 11:00
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Ping An Tops Global Patentee Top 10 List, Leading in Fintech and Healthcare
* Ping An ranks first in global patents in healthcare and fintech, according totwo new reports from the Intellectual Property Publishing House. * In the fintech sector, Ping An has 8,582 patents, accounting for more than 2% of patents of the entire industry. * In the healthcare sector, Ping ...
2025-03-07 17:28
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GenAI Capabilities rolled out to 100% of Manulife's Workforce with 75% Engagement Rate
C$ unless otherwise stated TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC SEHK: 945 Manulife's digital capabilities, including AI-enabled enhancements, are expected to generate a threefold return on investment over five years through 2027 TORONTO, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ma...
2025-03-06 21:00
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Smartpay Announces Japan's First "Embedded Insurance Service" in BNPL in Partnership with Chubb
~ Launching New Insurance Experience Integrating Payments and Insurance in Summer 2025 TOKYO, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Smartpay Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku,Tokyo; Sam Pemberton-Ahmed, CEO and Founder of Smartpay; hereinafter "the Company"), provider of the "Smartpay" Buy Now Pay La...
2025-03-06 09:00
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