Life and Health

IRDAI mandates fraud monitoring framework for Indian insurers and intermediaries

October 14 2025

New guidelines require establishment of dedicated committees and zero-tolerance policies.

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21st SIRC to address emerging themes in geopolitics, sustainability, and AI; full line-up announced

October 13 2025

The event is set to take place from 3 to 6 November 2025 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre.

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Malaysia’s 2026 budget targets medical inflation, introduces MADANI Captive Insurance Programme

October 13 2025

The government outlines funding and regulatory steps to improve insurance affordability and disaster resilience for Malaysians.

FWD Group to list on HKEX 7 July targets HK$347bn in IPO proceeds

FWD Group names Craig Tunstall as Interim Group Chief Risk Officer

October 10 2025

Tunstall first joined FWD Group in 2020.

Hong Kong Life Insurance acquired by China-based Yuexiu Enterprises

October 10 2025

The move will see Yuexiu inject HK$1bn (approximately US$ 128.5m) of additional capital into the insurer.

Brokerslink appoints Tushar Thakker as Asia Pacific Regional Manager

October 9 2025

He brings extensive insurance industry experience, first joining Peraj Insurance in 1989.

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Medical, health insurance losses continue to trouble Malaysia as inflation surpasses premium growth: Report

October 9 2025

According to the General Insurance Association of Malaysia, the medical and health insurance segment has been reporting underwriting losses for several years now.

Insurers look for ways to help employers with rising healthcare costs

October 9 2025

More flexible arrangements could help firms attract and retain staff.

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Cambodia's insurance industry grows US$275m in first eight months of 2025: Reports

October 8 2025

Despite strong premiums growth, claims paid by Cambodian insurers increased 27% year-on-year to US$65.9m between January and August 2025, according to the Insurance Regulator of Cambodia.

Kantaporn Thejatunga appointed General Manager of Life Health at Hannover Re

Hannover Re promotes Kantaporn Thejatunga as GM for Malaysia branch

October 8 2025

She has been working for the reinsurer since 2018, most recently as a Business Development Actuary for the Thai market.

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