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MAS banks on financial institutions to enforce robust IT security
MAS banks on financial institutions to enforce robust IT security
All FIs in Singapore must comply with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).
SCOR merges APAC Life & Health units under new leadership
Dion Russell left SCOR to pursue other opportunities.
India considers raising insurance FDI cap to 100%
Despite many industries open to FDI, the insurance sector remains partially restricted.
Extortion cyber attacks rank financial services as 4th most targeted
Australia and New Zealand more vulnerable compared to firms in Europe or North America.
MSIG uses WhatsApp to streamline SME insurance process
SMEs constitute 99% of business in Singapore.
Hong Kong insurer offers MTR mobile users 45% premium discount
Users may earn MTR Points worth up to a $300 MTR fare discount.
Zurich Singapore reels in new leader of A&H
He brings over 12 years of experience.
S. Korea’s top 5 insurers generate 32.1% of production value
Industry turnover reached $48.3b in 2023.
Suncorp’s full-year earnings climb 12% YoY
Its general insurance segment’s GWP increased by 14%.
Aflac strengthens solvency with strong Japan ratio
Particularly, its medical and cancer insurance business profile remains strong.
Philippines’ insurance penetration increases amidst higher premiums end-June
It stood at 1.71%, higher than last year’s 1.63%.
Suncorp pivots to pure-play P&C insurance after divestments
Its FY 2024 P&C segment bagged $800m in net earnings.
China life insurers faced narrowing margins in 2023
Under C-ROSS phase 2 insurers are expected to exercise caution with investments.
Sri Lanka to tighten capital requirements for insurers
The sector heavily relies on investment income, which challenges profitability.
Hanwha General should bolster its digital non-life subsidiary
HGI reported a consolidated ROE of 6.5% in 2023.
AIA to simplify policy language amidst customer feedback
Difficulty in understanding the terms is seen as the top reason.
Meiji Yasuda to keep premiums modest in FY 2024 with 1.5% YoY rise
Despite the challenges, Meiji Yasuda's credit quality remains robust.
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