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South Korea to decide on Samsung daughters' life insurance shareholder eligibility
South Korea to decide on Samsung daughters' life insurance shareholder eligibility
The regulator is expected to rule in their favour, sources revealed.
Only 15% of Singaporeans have adequate critical illness coverage
The Life Insurance Association recommends critical illness coverage 3.9 times the annual income.
India's Digit Insurance secures $200m in latest funding round
The investment will result in a 5% dilution of the firm's equity.
Insurtech bolttech completes $180m series A funding, hits unicorn status
The investment will accelerate continued growth and its plans to consolidate its position in the United States.
India's life sector projected to hit $98.5b in GWP by 2024
Catalysts include favourable demographic factors and economic recovery expected over H2 2021.
China's ZYIC's underwriting profit still thin despite gains from crop insurance
ZYIC has reported net profits consistently over the past five years.
Australia's resources sector at risk of not securing insurance, funding
This is due to banks and insurers trying to appease activist shareholders, QRC said.
AIA's China Post Life investment, Hubei licence add to medium-term China growth
It should complement AIA's operations and expansion strategy in China.
Taiwan's Shin Kong Life to divest stake in Dingcheng Life
Taiwan’s Shin Kong Life is planning to divest its remaining 25% stake in Beijing-based Dingcheng Life, gaining $66.2m (CNY428m) in the process, according to media reports.
Indian life insurers' new business premiums inch 7% in FY2020-21
Private insurers grew 8% in individual business, whilst group business saw a 20% growth.
Headwinds persist for Japan's life insurers as low rates stifle investment income
However, most domestic life insurers maintain robust risk-adjusted capitalisation.
LiquidX's Singapore entity obtains MAS insurance brokerage licence
LISS will help banks, asset managers, and corporates access trade credit insurance coverage.
AXA HK floats free PA protection to boost tourism, COVID vaccine
Those aged between six months to 85 years can avail of the programme.
Aussie insurers urged to act quick for continuity, stability
The sector also has three key areas of main focus and concern.
Philhealth to cover COVID-19 vaccine side effects
The insurer will grant a maximum of $2,052 for hospitalisations.
Euler Hermes, NORD/LB close APAC's first Green2Green credit policy
The Green2Green Single Risk solution provides insurance to green transactions.
GIC Re posts $268.3m net profit for FY2021
Gross premiums during that period fell 7.1%.