Insurance

Hong Kong Insurance Authority warns public of bogus calls

The callers are pretending to be staff from the IA to gain private information.

South Korean non-life insurers to suffer heavy loss August floods: Fitch

However, reinsurance safeguards will shield most insurers from major losses, AM Best said

Tokio Marine launches new cancer protection with multiple payouts

It boasts one of the highest potential payouts at 475%.

Digit Insurance files for IPO

The insurer plans to raise more than $160m

Surer inks partnership with Delta Underwriting

The aim is to provide intermediaries quick access to cyber insurance products.

Hang Seng Bank seeks new insurance partner—report

The bancassurance partnership could value more than $100m.

Peak Re names new underwriting chief

He has had a decade of experience in a similar role.

Dai-ichi Life buys NZ-based insurer for $630m

The acquisition was made through Dai-ichi Life International Holdings.

China Life delists from US stock exchange

The insurer said they would apply for ‘voluntary delisting’.

What an on-demand insurance product looks like

YAS MicroInsurance allows runners to be insured per kilometre, on the spot.

Prudential reports 8% surge in H1 operating profits

New business profits, however, went down by 5%.

Tokio Marine HCC subsidiary GCube opens Houston office

The new office will be headed Sarah Bratton.

Asian life insurer FWD launches lifestyle app

The app is available in 10 markets across Asia.