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Manulife Hong Kong taps Alibaba Cloud to scale AI innovation

June 2 2026

The partners aim to establish a joint AI hub to incubate next-generation applications and develop innovative use cases.

Go Digit receives US$2.1m GST show-cause notice over input tax credit claims

May 26 2026

The tax authority has raised a demand over alleged ineligible input tax credit for the period spanning FY2023 to FY2024.

India’s jUMPP secures IRDAI approval to enter insurance distribution

May 22 2026

The fintech platform plans to expand into health, life, motor, business and home insurance offerings through insurer partnerships.

Zhibao Labuan Reinsurance Company Limited Welcomes Ms Jun XU

Zhibao Labuan Reinsurance appoints Jun Xu as independent director to the board

May 18 2026

She joins the board after a 15-year tenure at Lloyd’s China, where she most recently served as COO & deputy general manager.

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Raise Financial acquires insurtech platform GIBL

May 14 2026

The fintech company plans to invest US$15m in GIBL to build a direct‑to‑consumer platform, aiming to launch by the end of 2026.

Policybazaar FY2026 profit surges supported by protection products and renewals

May 8 2026

Premiums rose 42% year-on-year, as insurtech expanded its reach in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

AI‑focused firms dominate US$1.63bn insurtech funding in Q1 2026 — Gallagher Re

May 7 2026

Life and health insurtech funding nearly doubled sequentially, while early‑stage investment rose 36.1% from the previous quarter.

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IRDAI weighs effort-linked commissions for insurance agents — report

May 7 2026

Under the proposed model, channels that require greater involvement in customer onboarding, advice, and ongoing servicing are expected to attract relatively higher payouts.

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Acko prepares for 2027 IPO with US$2bn–US$2.5bn valuation target — report

April 27 2026

The digital insurer has appointed three banks and plans to file draft papers through a confidential route in H2 2026, sources said.

EIP partners with Nexacore to expand device protection solutions across Southeast Asia

April 23 2026

The partnership aims to support the launch of scalable device protection and extended warranty solutions amid growing demand at the point of sale.

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