Data

Bank of Baroda files notice of loss with lead cyber insurer National Insurance — report

July 30 2026

The Indian lender's programme reportedly carries aggregate cover of about ₹7.5bn (US$78.4m), though sources say the loss limit applying to this incident is closer to ₹3bn.

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Hong Kong insurers look for clearer risk rules, data sharing as ride-hailing regime nears

July 27 2026

Licences are due to be issued from November, and HKFI says access to operational data is critical for insurers to assess the new risk and develop appropriate pricing models.

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Korea FSC to establish AI-based insurance fraud prevention infrastructure in 2026

July 15 2026

Measures targeting insurance fraud, corporate governance, and AI adoption form part of the regulator's broader financial-sector reform programme for H2.

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IAG's Firemark backs insurtech, autonomous logistics, and quantum startups

July 15 2026

Corporate venture arm invests in five companies spanning insurance technology, autonomous transport, quantum computing, and advanced materials.

Aon appoints Jess Kang as APAC head of data and analytics

July 8 2026

She joins from QBE Asia, where she has worked for over 3 years, most recently serving as head of data, analytics and AI.

Thin data, soft rates push Asia cyber underwriters further beyond traditional loss history

July 6 2026

Panelists at ITC Asia said internal case taxonomies and controls, such as MFA and EDR, offer signals where regional loss records fall short.

Insurers urged to rethink the 'last mile' as trust becomes key to personalisation

July 3 2026

Executives at ITC Asia said insurers should make data collection a visible value exchange while simplifying disclosure, reducing friction and improving customer experience.