Insurance
Hong Kong extends mandatory insurance without extra premiums
Hong Kong extends mandatory insurance without extra premiums
Policies issued before 31 July previously excluded the port area because of territorial restrictions.
2 days ago
Zurich, ShopeePay target Malaysia’s insurance gap online
Some 67% of surveyed buyers would not have bought cover without online exposure.
2 days ago
Can insurers turn AI spending into gains beyond underwriting?
Product development gained 8.9 percentage points in GlobalData's AI survey.
3 days ago
Tune Protect expands travel insurance to three ASEAN markets
Airpaz customers can obtain digital policies directly when booking flights through its website or mobile application.
3 days ago
Taiwan life insurers’ foreign-currency policy sales rise 39% in July 2026
Conventional policies accounted for approximately 80% of total new foreign currency business.
3 days ago
Japan life insurance sales fall despite 2.3% premium growth in July 2026
New individual annuity contracts reached 394,000 as their total value dropped 16.3%.
3 days ago
Allianz travel insurance covers delays up to $2,310
Overseas medical benefits reach S$2m whilst eligible travellers also receive baggage protection.
3 days ago
Mox Bank offers QBE-backed home insurance through banking app
Renters and landlords can access protection for household belongings and property structures.
3 days ago
GIC Re faces underwriting losses despite strong capital
It recorded an 11.5% return on equity in fiscal 2026 against a five-year average of 9.5%.
3 days ago
This week in insurance: Zurich completes Beazley deal, Manulife reinsures $3.2b in reserves, Singapore reviews tax rules
Singapore also has regulatory reviews and initiatives to expand insurance access for businesses.
5 days ago
South Korea life insurers face widening solvency gaps
Capital strength varied sharply across providers despite broadly stable industry-wide financial buffers.
6 days ago
AIA and Chi Longevity tackle wealthy clients' ageing concerns
The partnership will establish a dedicated centre in Hong Kong later this year.
6 days ago
Business interruption claims outstrip property losses by 70%
The report found that operational shutdowns now generate substantially larger average payouts.
6 days ago
Generali and UNDP target India's MSME insurance gap
The initiative seeks practical solutions for smaller businesses exposed to financial and operational shocks.
6 days ago
Singlife, NHG Health target high-volume digestive claims
The insurer and the healthcare group will work together to enhance specialist pathways and deliver appropriate care.
6 days ago
CTF Life, HKMCA team up to tackle retirement risks
The collaboration will introduce financial education programmes and customer engagement events.
6 days ago
Market face-off: Which market offers the bigger long-term insurance prize?
India’s insurance market grows twice as fast, but China remains six times larger.
6 days ago
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