The move supports captive insurance and alternative risk transfer. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued a consultation paper proposing a legislative framework for a new Protected Cell Company…
Read article →Gross premiums reached $27.0m in April 2026 after both life and general insurance declined 1%. Cambodia’s insurance market in April 2026 marginally decreased by 1% year-on-year (YoY) to $27.0m in…
Read article →Local authorities were encouraged to reduce counter-guarantee requirements. China introduced new measures covering artificial intelligence, energy and financial support for women, including guidance for insurers to develop products tailored to…
Read article →Those with serious and rare conditions can go directly to specialised medical facilities from 1 July. Vietnam will introduce new Social Insurance and Health Insurance regulations nationwide from 1 July…
Read article →Those aged 25 to 34 added just $67,620 in household wealth over the past 2 years. The wealth and well-being gap between older and younger Australians is widening and could…
Read article →Customers can use the free rating tool to identify property upgrades before the fire season. National Australia Bank (NAB) has launched a new initiative to help homeowners lower their insurance…
Read article →Banks can respond by moving toward a hybrid advisory model. Investors across Asia are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for research and analysis, but just 8% use it to make…
Read article →Many health plans do not cover obesity medicines, treatments or surgery unless tied to another condition. Asia-Pacific (APAC) is facing growing health and insurance costs as obesity rates rise, with…
Read article →Booked new business premiums reached $1.5b from January to March 2026. Indonesia’s life insurance industry recorded booked new business premiums of $1.5b (Rp27.90t) in January to March 2026 (Q1 2026),…
Read article →Required capital also increased by $6.7b as the stock market rally expanded equity exposure. South Korean insurers’ capital adequacy ratios improved in the first quarter as higher earnings and gains…
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