Life and Health

Prudential appoints Arjan Toor as new Health CEO

January 16 2024

Toor joins from Cigna Europe and will relocate to Singapore to lead Prudential's Health business - an important part of the group's new business strategy, announced August 2023.

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India's interim budget to set stage for major insurance reforms - report

January 15 2024

1 Feb likely to reveal key insurance plans for upcoming fiscal year, including privatisation of a state-owned insurer and regulatory changes to boost foreign investment.

APRA retires outdated guides to streamline insurance risk framework

January 15 2024

Australian regulator retires Prudential Guides GPG 250 and LPG 250, streamlining insurance risk management under the current CPS 220 standard.

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Etiqa maintains 'excellent' ratings amid Malaysia's motor and fire market reform

January 15 2024

AM Best affirms ratings for Etiqa General Insurance, reflecting its robust capitalisation and disciplined underwriting.

Former Cabinet Minister Kris Faafoi named Chief Executive of ICNZ

January 12 2024

Faafoi to become the new Chief Executive in April, following Tim Grafton's departure.

Hong Kong regulator bans former technical representative for insurance certificate fabrication

January 12 2024

The former technical representative of a broker has been banned 4.5 years after admitting he falsified an insurance certificate.

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Prudential Life Thailand secures bancassurance partnership with CIMB Thai

January 11 2024

The ten-year deal will make PLT the exclusive provider of life insurance products to CIMB Thai's customers.

2024 Regulatory Roadmap: Hong Kong and Indian insurers prepare for change

January 11 2024

Major regulatory changes will be limited in mature Asia Pac insurance markets in 2024 but carriers need to prepare for rules around the use of AI in their businesses