Insurance
Japan forces uninsured verification for medical cover
Japan forces uninsured verification for medical cover
Expired conventional cards will no longer be accepted under the temporary measure from August.
29 minutes ago
AIA and MediCard combine life and health benefits
Employers can provide medical access and financial protection through a single package.
44 minutes ago
Cambodia signs university deal amidst insurance literacy gap
Only 1.11% of national economic output is covered by the industry.
59 minutes ago
Sompo acquires Fator to expand Brazil insurance business
The target specialises in property surety and financial lines for corporate clients.
1 hour ago
Chubb and Atome launch shopping fraud cover
Cardholders can seek reimbursement when goods arrive damaged or fail to arrive.
1 hour ago
Travel credit insurance market exceeds $14.1b
Rising tourism and exposure to natural disasters are increasing protection demand across APAC.
1 hour ago
Insured losses hold at $47b despite lower disaster costs
Economic losses dropped to their lowest first-half level since 2018.
1 hour ago
Sun Life appoints Lee Sarkin to lead Asia AI push
He will take up the Hong Kong-based role on 1 September.
1 day ago
Aon raises data centre insurance capacity to $5b
The programme now supports projects from construction through long term operations.
1 day ago
Asian insurer gains face regulatory pressure in second half of 2026
China-Hong Kong fund movement rules could become more restrictive during the period.
1 day ago
China cuts medical device prices under national crackdown
More than 50,000 certified workers have been trained to deliver nursing and personal assistance.
1 day ago
Insurers retreat from risk amidst tighter capital rules
South Korean and Taiwanese firms are extending asset duration to protect solvency positions.
1 day ago
Techcom Insurance plugs public health gaps with co-pay plan
Direct billing is available at public hospitals nationwide.
2 days ago
Go Digit enters retirement market as annuities split risk
Customers may retain a fixed floor whilst allocating the remaining share according to index performance.
2 days ago
Aon appoints Joe Liang to lead Greater China reinsurance
He will work from Hong Kong and report to Asia Pacific chief Rupert Moore.
2 days ago
Allianz bundles eSIM access with travel insurance
Eligible customers receive complimentary 1GB starter data during the limited launch period.
2 days ago
Prudential targets wealthy clients with $500,000 legacy cover
Policyholders can divide premiums across the S&P 500 and more.
2 days ago
Commentary
Why expanding embedded insurance is Asian telcos’ next differentiator