NewsAugust 17, 20261 min read
The transaction still needs regulatory approval in Australia and New Zealand. Allianz Partners has signed an agreement to acquire a major portion of nib Group’s travel insurance portfolio in Australia…
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NewsAugust 17, 20261 min read
Yau will be based in Singapore and will start the role from 5 June 2026. Coface has appointed James Yau as head of Commercial for Southeast Asia and head of…
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NewsAugust 17, 20261 min read
Banks, financial institutions selling long-term policies face prorated pay expectations. Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority (IA) has issued a directive reminding long-term insurers and licensed insurance intermediaries to align with new…
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NewsAugust 16, 20262 min read
AM Best said the club’s small capital base leaves earnings exposed. Korea P&I Club’s relatively small capital base leaves it exposed to potential earnings volatility from large claims, but its…
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NewsAugust 16, 20262 min read
It handles discovery to policy issuance in single conversational flow. Singapore-based insurance technology company Igloo has launched an AI-powered travel insurance assistant in Indonesia that completes the full purchase journey…
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NewsAugust 16, 20262 min read
Mainland visitor policies historically account for about 30% of life sector new business. Hong Kong insurance companies face potential sales slowdowns and increased compliance costs as regulators clamp down on…
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NewsAugust 16, 20262 min read
Insurers generally have less exposure in Mindanao than in Manila. The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off the coast of Sarangani is expected to result in a significant gap between…
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NewsAugust 16, 20261 min read
Australian customers can now add protection during the booking process. Cover Genius has partnered with Traveloka to provide embedded travel protection products across the travel platform’s markets, supporting Traveloka’s international…
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The branch will be based in GIFT City, India’s operational international financial services centre. International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. (IGI) has secured registration approval from the International Financial Services Centres…
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NewsAugust 16, 20261 min read
Both countries face increasing risks from extreme weather, cyber threats and supply disruption. The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) and the Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) have signed a…
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