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HK Insurance Authority fines insurers HK$7m for breaking regulatory laws

The two insurers broke anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism laws.

FSC slaps KR₩155m fine to Samsung Life over unpaid insurance claims

FSC found the insurance firm in violation of the Insurance Business Act.

OJK promises balance in insurtech and consumer protection

Indonesia has a growing adoption of digital tech in the insurance industry.

Taiwan life insurance profits climbs by 88.5% to $13.97b

Insurance industry’s profit for 2021 reached $14.78b

Southeast Insurance ceases operations amidst mountain of COVID claims

The company said it cannot pay all the claims for all of its COVID-19 policies.

Generali takes majority stake in Indian JVs

Generali is investing around $190.47m in two joint ventures.

Dah Sing Insurance grants cash allowance for HomeSure policyholders under quarantine

This is exclusively offered for the first year’s policyholders.

AXA launches new AI-powered financial health tool

The tool measures a customers financial health whilst offering solutions.

Tokio Marine enters into an alliance with May Mobility

One of its aims is to research insurance products for autonomous driving.

AXA releases annual mind health and wellbeing study

The insurance firm is set to release a mind health index tailored by country. 

Chubb pledges $10,000 for dementia care in Singapore

The grant will be used to improve a digital assistance platform.

South Korea premiums to swell to $229.5b by 2025

Life segment to revive in 2022, driven by increased awareness.

Japanese general insurers shift focus to property and specialty lines

Motor insurance premium decline triggered this shift.

HK Insurance Authority requires staff to be vaccinated

The regulator said it plans to implement this in mid-February.

Peak Re appoints new P&C underwriting chief

He was recently the previous underwriting chief of Echo Re.