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MAS rejects immediate Insurance Act changes for e-commerce sales
MAS rejects immediate Insurance Act changes for e-commerce sales
Gan told Parliament on 12 February the regulator will keep watching market shifts.
8 hours ago
Japan cyber risk exposes insurance gaps as losses hit 27%
Japan cyber risk exposes insurance gaps as losses hit 27%
Aon says data breaches rank as the top threat in Japan and worldwide in its 2025 survey.
9 hours ago
Investor appetite for reinsurance and ILS rises amidst capital flow last year
Investor appetite for reinsurance and ILS rises amidst capital flow last year
Howden says 2025 catastrophe bond issuance rose about 45% versus 2024.
9 hours ago
This week in insurance: Taiwan profits slide, cyber and fraud covers roll out, regional leadership reshuffle
This week in insurance: Taiwan profits slide, cyber and fraud covers roll out, regional leadership reshuffle
Markel Insurance appointed John Bang as its inaugural head of Korea and Japan.
2 days ago
India life insurance APE reaches 12.8% growth in January
India life insurance APE reaches 12.8% growth in January
APE figures edge higher as insurers struggle to offset last year massive surrender value hits.
3 days ago
Manulife’s Asia segment records 22% YoY jump in FY 2025 net income
Manulife’s Asia segment records 22% YoY jump in FY 2025 net income
Asia’s new business value (NBV) was also up 10%.
3 days ago
AIA seen to deliver strong 2025 results: CGS International
AIA seen to deliver strong 2025 results: CGS International
However, risks like capital controls, regulatory changes and pressure on investment yields may loom.
3 days ago
Markel Insurance appoints John Bang to run Korea and Japan
Markel Insurance appoints John Bang to run Korea and Japan
He takes charge immediately to build wholesale growth and open 2 new country desks.
3 days ago
Protection and indemnity clubs hike rates for 20 Feb renewal: AM Best
Protection and indemnity clubs hike rates for 20 Feb renewal: AM Best
Mutual marine insurers target pricing adequacy to offset 2024/25 underwriting deficit.
4 days ago
Markel International names Phil Amlot to lead trade credit
Markel International names Phil Amlot to lead trade credit
He reports to Carl Titterton and takes the post effective immediately.
4 days ago
Taiwan forex life insurance sales surge 34% to $12b
Taiwan forex life insurance sales surge 34% to $12b
Investment-linked volume grew to $2.00b from $1.36b year on year.
4 days ago
Philippines pre-need premiums rise to $300m
Philippines pre-need premiums rise to $300m
Industry sold 690,064 plans by Q3 2025 up from 509323 a year earlier.
4 days ago
Chubb launches Chubb Wealth with no platform fees for HNWs
Chubb launches Chubb Wealth with no platform fees for HNWs
Minimum investment for mutual funds starts for as low as US$100.
5 days ago
MS Amlin names Andrew Fish to run exposure management team
MS Amlin names Andrew Fish to run exposure management team
Fish will oversee 35 staff and sharpen risk control and pricing discipline using analytics.
5 days ago
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How can insurers turn M&As into a competitive advantage?
Firms are focused more on boosting operations than pushing rivals out.
How will soaring home prices reshape Singapore’s insurance market?
Private rents may rise by as much as 2%. whilst home prices are seen increasing 2% to 4%.
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Hong Kong regulator guts insurance referral fees with 50% cap
Unlicensed third-party referrers previously captured up to 95% of commissions through hidden rebate structures.
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Capital rules force Indian insurers to curb aggressive discounting
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Aggressive discounting for short-term market share becomes harder to justify.
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Zurich Indonesia speeds up claims after Bali floods
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Faster settlement boosts confidence in insurance as a practical financial tool.
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Zurich, YAS use AI to link taxi insurance to driving behaviour
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Drivers with higher scores will unlock broader coverage and more benefits.
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Wealth and retirement products lift Singapore insurers’ premiums
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The Top 50 Insurance 2024 rankings show recovery from the 2023 downturn.
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Taboos, low confidence stall legacy planning across Asia
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Two-thirds of Asians fear their wealth will not outlast their children’s generation.
Ciputra Life eyes more clients beyond group network
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Rising health benefit demand is driving deeper ties with firms and banks.
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