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Indonesian government to accelerate policy guarantee agency

This aims to protect policyholders in the event an insurance company goes belly up.

Chubb appoints new regional head of consumer for APAC

He has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry.

Singapore life insurance new business premiums down by 5.9% in Q3

However, take up for new policies picked up by 12.8% in the quarter.

Hong Kong regulator warns public of phishing scams on Whatsapp

The messages purported to be from Sun Life Hong Kong.

Former AXA chief to lead Sun Life Hong Kong’s agency channels

She will also cultivate the insurer’s agency force in Mainland China.

Waterdrop introduces insurance for recurring breast cancer

The product offers up to $41.38k of insurance benefits. 

India insurance regulator pushes easing of capital requirements

The regulator aims to let smaller players entry into the market.

Great Eastern’s profit attributable to shareholders dips 12% to $780.9m in 9M22

The decline was due to lower valiant of investment in the shareholder’s fund.

PasarPolis pilots new one-stop-shop insurance app Tap Insure

The app was created in partnership with PT Zurich Asuransi Indonesia, Tbk.

OneDegree increases cover for home appliances

It can now cover up to 14 types of commonly used home appliances

Singapore launches digital banker’s guarantee, insurance bond

The eGuarantee@Gov is available from over 20 financial institutions locally.

Singaporeans can now access consolidated views of their insurance policies

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced this during the SFF 2022.

Australian regulator names new chair

A new Deputy Chair and two new APRA members were also announced.