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Lexasure engages in partnership for auto insurance

The partnership aims to service Singapore and Cambodia’s markets.

Less than half of global losses due to calamities insured

There were indications of a shift toward an El Niño-like pattern in Asia.

MAS imposes prohibition order against ex-Prudential rep for false invoices

Mengting submitted 11 false invoices to Prudential to aid her clients' accident injury claims.

Hong Kong Life unveils auto-fill function for online applications

Information on new customers applying for insurance is automated.

Ping An reveals impact of transition to IFRS 17

Ping An will continue to disclose several important financial metrics regarding the impact.

Tokio Marine Kiln determines new APAC cyber underwriter

Sam Bye will assume his position as cyber underwriter at TMK starting on 1 August.

Manulife HK to distribute QBE’s new fire insurance

This new venture streamlines the process homeowners go through.

New guidelines set out for Chinese cybersecurity insurance

Insurance companies will be incentivized to offer diverse cybersecurity insurance services.

Major floods drive Australia's iinsured losses to $7.17b in 2022

The council will review insurers’ flood response during the period.

Korea eases rules on overseas ownership; insurers can acquire banks

Insurers can invest in foreign financial and non-financial companies within regulatory boundaries.

Gallagher names new SVP for multinational APAC practice group

Victoria Ma has joined Gallagher and was previously with Coface.

WTW introduces insurance solution to protect Sri Lankan aqua farm

This is Asia’s first 4-peril parametric insurance.

Indian authorities urge insurers to mobilise resources due to floods

Recent floods are expected to drive property loss and infrastructure costs.