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Malaysia general insurance industry to reach $5.5b in 2026
Malaysia general insurance industry to reach $5.5b in 2026
The industry’s growth was boosted by strong performance in motor insurance.
Prudential’s health app can now scan people’s faces for stress
This new feature was made through the firm's collaboration with Nervotec.
Sale of COVID-19 policies surged in Taiwan
About 460,000 over the past week.
Thailand slashes medical insurance requirements for tourists
This is part of an easing of restrictions to boost tourism in the country.
Hundreds swarm Bangkok claims office for COVID-19 compensation
Claimants started queuing the night before.
DBS, Manulife Singapore launch insurance starter plan ProtectFirst
Customers can choose from three plans that focus on illness, life protection, or accident coverage.
Allianz General Malaysia launches bicycle insurance
The insurance provides protection from accidents and theft.
9 in 10 Singaporean SME employees wants medical benefits from employers
Around 60% of those surveyed are more willing to join a firm if they have medical benefits.
OneDegree reports tenfold growth as it celebrates second anniversary
The firm’s total sum insured amounted to $1.07b.
Japanese insurer takes giant leap for space insurance
This will be the first case of commercial lunar exploration insurance.
Taiwanese insurers ceases sales of COVID-19 insurance
Insurers blamed rising infections for halting sale of COVID-19 cover.
India slashes LIC IPO to 3.5%
The IPO was initially set at 5%.
Tokio Marine launches own venture capital fund
The fund is worth $42m.
Allianz Life reveals estate planning awareness in Malaysia on the rise
Company chief said this is very encouraging to see in the country.
Singapore insurance conduct committee releases third paper on industry best practices
The latest set of guidelines focuses on elevating higher standards for FA Reps and FAFs.
IDF appoints new Steering Committee chair
He was previously the group’s deputy chair.
Indian insurance startup Loop raises $25m in Series B funding round
The funding round was led by its existing investors.
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