Thai Reinsurance Public Company (THRE) has reported a net profit of THB57m ($1.58m) for the first quarter of 2024, 418% higher than in 1Q2023 due to improved reinsurance results.
India's general insurance industry is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9% from INR3.35tn ($40.36bn) in 2024 to INR4.89tn ($57.3bn) in 2028, in terms of gross written premiums (GWP), forecasts data and analytics company GlobalData.
The stability of Guoren Property and Casualty Insurance's underwriting profitability is expected to be tested, says Fitch Ratings.
Wataniya Insurance Company has reported a significantly improved net profit of SAR85m ($22.7m) in 2023 (under IFRS17 accounting standards) versus a net loss of SAR28m in 2022, notes Fitch Ratings.
The net profits of Kuwait Reinsurance Company increased during the first quarter of 2024 by 40.1% year on year to KWD4.05m ($13.2m), according to quarterly financial statements lodged by the reinsurer with Boursa Kuwait.
Singapore's life insurance industry recorded a total of S$1.37bn ($1.01bn) in weighted new business premiums for 1Q2024, an increase of 32.2% compared to 1Q2023, according to the Life Insurance Association, Singapore (LIA Singapore) in a statement released yesterday.
Lockton Korea is focusing on organic growth, in line with the group's management approach and plans to achieve 20% annual growth under the latest plan, according to Mr Ben Son, CEO of the brokerage.
Qatar's listed insurance companies posted a combined net profit of QAR387.57m ($106.5m) for the first quarter of this year, according to quarterly financial statements published by the companies.
Growth in Malaysia's general insurance market is expected to rebound in 2024, said data and analytics company GlobalData.
Taiwan Life Insurance's underwriting profitability is expected to remain stable, said Fitch Ratings.