Regulatory

Malaysia's RBC 2 to reshape insurer strategies

July 8 2025

Risk-sensitive capital requirements likely to prompt insurers to diversify portfolios, adopt advanced reinsurance strategies, and rethink growth plans.

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ASIC appeals Federal Court ruling on HCF Life policy term

July 8 2025

In a ruling in October 2024, the Federal Court found the term misleading but dismissed the claim that it was unfair.

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Chubb Life HK welcomes Carlie Chan as Chief Compliance Officer, promotes Davey Wong to Head of Risk

July 7 2025

Chan joins from Prudential, while Wong recently served as Chubb's Head of Valuation.

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Incoming GIAJ chairman vows continuity and escalation of misconduct response

July 7 2025

The GIAJ’s top priority under its 10th Medium-Term Master Plan will be “efforts to restore trust from customers and society.”

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Sector will adapt to volatility amid emerging nat cat and cyber risks, says Thai General Insurance Association

July 4 2025

The association is expecting the industry to book modest growth this year.

India's GIC, IRDAI in talks with gov't to create independent health watchdog: Report

July 4 2025

Talks reportedly prompted by fraudulent practices and discriminatory pricing in hospitals based on a patient's insurance status.

NFRA calls for reinsurance to play a more significant role in China’s insurance market

July 4 2025

China’s reinsurance penetration rate stands well below the global average.

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Equity sales drive profit for Japan’s non-life insurers, but future gains to rely on core business: Fitch

July 4 2025

Investment returns made up nearly all profit for Japan’s top non-life insurers in the year ending March 2025.

Taiwan extends tax exemptions for offshore insurance units to 2035

July 4 2025

The legislation also mandates the Financial Supervisory Commission to define the scope of "domestic use of funds."

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Tasmania's proposed state-run insurer could shift 'significant financial risk' to taxpayers, ICA warns

July 3 2025

ICA cited the US National Flood Insurance Program, which cost the federal government US$20.52bn in unfunded ageing debt.

Woori Financial finalises Tongyang Life, ABL Life acquisitions

July 3 2025

The deal, valued at KRW1.55tn (US$1.14bn), came through following nearly 10 months of rigorous regulatory reviews.

Authorities to again pursue sale of MG Non-Life Insurance after policy reversal: Reports

July 2 2025

Decision comes weeks after regulators announced plans to liquidate the insurer through a bridge insurance mechanism.

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