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