Insurance
Australian watchdog finalises changes to insurance capital and reporting frameworks
Australian watchdog finalises changes to insurance capital and reporting frameworks
The changes aim to minimise misalignments between APRA’s frameworks and AASB 17.
Hong Kong insurance regulator bans former agent for two years
The agent was banned for using a false academic certificate under the self-regulatory regime.
Ping An launches new home-based elderly care insurance
The product provides wealth protection and elderly care services.
Manulife launches program to teach kids financial literacy
The insurer partnered with St. James' Settlement for this initiative.
Hong Kong court orders wind up of Target Insurance
The insurer was deemed insolvent by the insurance regulator.
Astra International mulls sale if insurance business
The deal could value the business at $500m.
Aon names new Indonesia CEO
He was previously the CEO of Pacific MMI Insurance.
Japanese insurers to face stagnant growth in the next five years
Sluggish sales of term life and savings products are slowing down the industry.
Prudential Financial appoints CEO for Japan operations
The current CEO will retire by the end of the year.
Pandemic insurance claims to drag Cathay Century’s operating results: AM Best
However, the ratings firm said this is a one-off event for the insurer.
AIA in talks to buy Philippines MediCard
The deal could raise the value of the healthcare provider to $350m.
Allianz Malaysia joins Malaysia-focused early stage venture fund
The fund is backed by Gobi Partners.
Insurtech KoverNow launches protection for luxury watches
The insurance can be turned on and off on an as-needed basis.
Fosun Group cuts down insurance investments in New China Life
The group scaled down its Hong Kong-traded shares in the insurer.
Digit Insurance IPO put on hold by regulator
The IPO would have seen $160m raised for the insurer.
India’s general insurance industry growth rate sluggish in August
Private insurers outpacing public peers continues to be a growing trend.
FWD launches new critical illness cover for Singaporeans
It protects policyholders from early stages of cancer, heart attack and stroke.