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Vietnam to shift to cashless payments for pension, social insurance benefits

The shift to a cashless method will affect over 3.3m beneficiaries.

Vietnam to shift to cashless payments for pension, social insurance benefits

The shift to a cashless method will affect over 3.3m beneficiaries.

FSC announces enhanced MyData 2.0 in financial services

Amongst the improvements to be implemented is expanding MyData’s access to the digitally vulnerable.

China’s major disease insurance benefit over 11m in 2023

The program aims to lessen the burden of medical expenses for its beneficiaries.

Chubb and M1 introduce travel insurance benefit for mobile roamers

New subscribers can enrol for free six-month overseas protection from Chubb.

Conduct risk puts 54% of insurance CROs on high alert

38% of APAC insurers are implementing AI tools, higher than the global average of 22%.

Wotton + Kearney eyes Singapore for regional office

The Singapore practice will be led by Ben Nicholson.

9 in 10 ‘pawrents’ don’t have insurance for their pets – Prudential

Prudential policyholders are mainly concerned about timely emergency treatments and affordability.

Asteron's sale to Resolution Life signals support shift

Despite Asteron's sale, Suncorp's core operating subsidiaries remain unaffected.

Callable notes to enhance Great Eastern Life’s financial resilience

S&P Global sees the proposed notes as having intermediate equity content.

1 in 5 Australians don't have adequate insurance

About 9% indicated a need for health insurance.

Unethical conduct results in harsh HKIA ban

The agent was found pocketing a policyholder’s deposits, causing a policy relapse.

CMB Wing Lung gains support from China Merchants Group

AM Best sees its balance sheet boosted by strong risk-adjusted capitalisation.

China boosts healthcare with 95% insurance stability

744 drugs have been added to the insurance catalogue.

Surer partners for new agent indemnity insurance

The coverage protects agents from claims related to their services.

Crawford and Company unveils new Asia president

He is rejoining the company after working with a multinational competitor adjusting business.

BRI Life relies on bancassurance channels amidst increasing demand for insurance

As of November 2023, the bancassurance channel contributed 81% of BRI Life’s total premium revenue.