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...Sleep deprivation can lead to a downward spiral in both physical and mental health-related problems after affecting attention and memory capabilities directly. Despite that, most Asian societies see a common trend of people sacrificing sleep in order to pursue other commitments....
..."It's not about how hard you can hit; it's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. It's about how much you can take, and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done."...
...A survey by the Korea Times revealed that a language barrier prevents foreign residents in South Korea from purchasing life insurance policies, despite a rising demand....
...Data released by the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) reveals that marine underwriting premiums for 2018 marginally increased by 1% on year to $28.9bn. Although with significant challenges facing the market, the modest rise is not enough to declare an improvement in the fortunes of the marine insurance sector, said IUMI Facts & Figures Committee vice chair Astrid Seltmann....
...Swiss Re recently released its latest Sigma research report that looks at the macroeconomic resilience of different economies, as well as the role insurance plays in building that resilience....
...Last year, Hong Kong was one of the world's most visited cities, with 30 million tourists. According to the Hong Kong administration, visitor numbers have decreased by almost 40% from last year. The city of course has faced months of protests that still show no signs of ending....
...Technology was the focal point at the Asia Risk & Resilience Conference 2019 and with the territory naturally comes talk of cybersecurity....
...In this week's episode of the podcast, we speak to Odyssey founder and director, Kevin Goh and co-founder and manager Reuben Lee, about what its like being insurance agents in Singapore, the concerns of their millennial clients, and how to change the reputation of the industry for both prospective clients and recruits....
...Trust in the insurance industry is easily lost....
...The insurance-linked securities (ILS) sector is poised to resume growth following a plateau in 2018 as CAT bond levels remain consistent year-over-year despite challenging market conditions....