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60% of Indian policyholders caught in subscription traps
60% of Indian policyholders caught in subscription traps
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) identified 13 types of dark patterns.
Income Insurance targets to fill billion-dollar financing gap in climate transition
The region skimmed its carbon intensity by 2.8%, far below the 17.2% needed.
Philippine agri secretary calls for modernisation of crop insurance
It hopes to adopt advanced models used in countries like Japan and Vietnam.
PIAM backs new motor vehicle smash repair standards
The standard was approved by the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Malaysia.
S. Korea’s virtual asset user protection act set to launch
The law aims to establish a secure framework.
Flood risks, infrastructure concerns increase globally
Japan and Taiwan’s notable earthquakes prompted better seismic risk assessments.
Australia's insurance market bolstered by strong regulation
Fitch finds Australia’s insurance market technically sophisticated.
Hong Kong’s cyber incidents call for robust protection
Last year alone 7,752 security incidents were recorded.
Insurance sector sees 25% decline in cyber attacks in Q2 2024
Across all industries, the region experienced a 23% rise in attacks.
Minimum benefit standards are the new normal: Aon
Life insurance is now a minimum benefit that businesses offer.
New Zealand’s insurers maintain strong solvency under strict regulations
Demand for non-life insurance is driven by exposure to natural hazards.
APRIL Int’l collaborates with Indonesian insurtech broker
Clients in Indonesia can choose from two coverage options.
Allianz plans to acquire majority stake in Income Insurance for $1.64b
This is also equivalent to a 51% majority stake in the SG-based insurer.
Australia’s mortgage insurance sector developed, transparent: Fitch Ratings
Sector faces growing challenges due to the gov’t’s first-home buyer deposit scheme.
Chubb appoints Howell as head of general insurance for Australia, NZ
He will report to Marcos Gunn, regional president of APAC.
Malaysian Re identifies key trends in regional insurance
The health insurance sector sees growth amid rising risk awareness
Airline insurers enjoy favourable Q2, thanks to capacity
Notable incidents in Q2 2024 were Korean Air and Singapore Airlines.