Expired conventional cards will no longer be accepted under the temporary measure from August. Beginning in August, insured medical treatment in Japan will only be available to patients with a…
Read article →The agreement includes a 15 year exclusive bancassurance partnership through HSBC. Allianz has agreed to buy HSBC Life Singapore for S$2.7b (US$2.1b), with the transaction expected to complete in the…
Read article →Group purchasing already places rates 20% to 28% below standard market pricing. South Korea’s Korea Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises will offer a 5% premium discount on product liability…
Read article →Vietnam grows its social insurance coverage in the first half of 2026. The insurance industry from 13 to 17 July major regulatory reforms, market growth, leadership changes, and continued digital…
Read article →Five straight quarters passed without any catastrophe generating more than $10b in claims. Asia’s insured losses from natural catastrophes in the first half of the year were estimated to be…
Read article →Parent funding lifted the solvency measure to 230% at the end of 2025. Generali China Insurance (GCI) is expected to maintain sufficient capital to support its planned premium growth whilst…
Read article →Aon secured more than $26m in regional payouts over the past three years. Claims under transaction risk insurance are increasing across Asia-Pacific as the region’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market…
Read article →Workers can submit evidence if they find insurance or pension violations. Taiwan’s Ministry of Labour has reminded employers to provide labour insurance and pension contributions for students taking part-time jobs…
Read article →The programme was first introduced on 1 July 2022 across 17 provincial level regions. China launched a nationwide expansion of its pilot occupational injury insurance programme, extending social protection to…
Read article →Meyenhofer, with 23 years of experience, will lead this practice. Swiss Re has opened its new group broker management practice and appointed Matthias Meyenhofer as group broker executive. Meyenhofer has…
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