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Etiqa extends support for travel claims after Jetstar shutdown

Customers facing disruptions to Jetstar Asia flights between 11 and 31 July 2025 may submit claims under the Travel Delay Clause of their policy.

Sing Re secures IFSCA nod to launch GIFT City reinsurance unit

Sing Re will offer treaty and facultative reinsurance solutions.

South Korean insurers Q1 2025 net income contracts 15.8% YoY

Both its life and general insurance sectors recorded declines.

GIAJ enhances compliance support with new rules and seminars after leaks

It also announced the formulation of whistleblowing mechanisms.

Insurers worldwide retain more risk as reinsurers limit low-layer cover

Life insurers face long-term pressure as they shift toward retirement-focused products.

Japanese life insurers pursue overseas deals as domestic growth slows

Insurers are expected to keep issuing hybrid capital to preserve credit quality.

Demand for professional indemnity insurance in Asia, Australia grows: Aon

However, insurers are cautious about high-risk developments such as renewable energy.

Swiss Re sees rising claims across sectors from heatwaves

Liability and health sectors witnessed a sharp rise in claims.

HKIA bans two agents over fake policy applications

The HKIA described the misconduct as deliberate and damaging.

FWD Hong Kong promotes cancer genomics via MAX platform

It aims to educate the public on the benefits of early cancer detection.

This week in insurance: Great Eastern delists, Income Insurance covers Jetstar-affected, Sout Korea general insurers stable

Tokio Marine also appointed new leaders whilst India’s life insurance market recorded growth.

IFC partners with QBE Asia to expand Building Resilience Index

The partnership aims to address the property insurance gap.

Canopius sells 21% stake to Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance

This marks SFMI’s third investment in Canopius.

APRA proposes capital relief to boost annuity competitiveness

Life insurers would be allowed to hold reduced capital for annuity products.