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Hong Kong Insurance Authority tightens commission rules as HKMA raises pressure

Banks, financial institutions selling long-term policies face prorated pay expectations.
5 days ago

Coface appoints James Yau to lead Southeast Asia push

Yau will be based in Singapore and will start the role from 5 June 2026.
5 days ago

Allianz Partners buys nib travel insurance assets

The transaction still needs regulatory approval in Australia and New Zealand.
5 days ago

Liberty General launches cyber cover amidst system failure risks

Approved incident counsel removes retention for incident coach services.
6 days ago

Taiwan life insurers sell 363,831 spillover contracts in Q1 2026

First-year income from these products reached NT$24.32b.
6 days ago

China Life outpaces rivals with 17% inflow rise

Its Southbound inflows were highest growth amongst Chinese life insurers.
6 days ago

Cambodia premiums rise 3% as life claims jump in March

Gross cover reached $8b whilst general lines carried most insured value.
6 days ago

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Foreign workers in Vietnam working under contracts covered by state social insurance.

Hong Kong patients delay care over unclear costs

Prudential says 6 in 10 patients in Hong Kong delay treatment as out-of-pocket payments remain uncertain.

Aon operates capability centres across three Indian cities

Client-facing offices in 17 other cities serve local customers, including Mumbai and Delhi.

Philippine HMOs lift profit 40% as payouts rise in Q1 2026

Net income reached $14m in from January to March.

RHB Insurance launches AutoMax as peril gaps hit drivers

Standard comprehensive motor policies do not automatically include floods.

Taiwan life premiums climb 50% to $5b in Q1 2026

Revenue increased from $3.2b or NT$99.476b in the same period last year.

Philippines' insurance penetration hits 2.03% in Q1 2026

Insurance density increased to $20 (₱1,231.61) per person.

Sumitomo Life premiums to hit $25b in FY 2026

CreditSights said a wider investment spread is expected to support earnings.

FuSure targets double-digit premium growth to 2028

AM Best said the reinsurer showed a strong balance sheet after 2 capital injections.