Regulatory

Bermuda Monetary Authority calls for more visibility on asset-intensive reinsurance deals

April 9 2025

BMA mandates stricter disclosure requirements amid rise in AIR deals, including in Asia.

China encourages insurers to set up private fund firms

China encourages its insurers to set up private funds

April 8 2025

New financial technology plan calls on industry to set up private fund firms, a move which could bring benefits to domestic markets while enhancing insurer's solvency ratios.

Australia's GI Code Governance Committee sees improved compliance as breaches decline

April 8 2025

Insurers reported 67,394 breaches of the Insurance Code of Practice in 2023–24, marking a 13% decline from the previous year.

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IAG NZ faces FMA civil action over systemic pricing and discount failures

April 4 2025

The regulator alleges IAG breached fair dealing provisions under the FMCA, resulting in overcharges of around NZ$35m (US$20m).

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PAC to deepen probe into Malaysia medical insurance hikes with five more closed-door sessions: Report

April 4 2025

The committee held two public hearings and 12 closed-door sessions involving ministries, regulators, insurers, and hospital groups.

Sompo hires Sherlyn Kok Meili as Head of Compliance for APAC

April 4 2025

She joins from JPMorganChase.

Malaysia: Insurers expedite claims, waive requirements after Putra Heights explosion

April 3 2025

The blaze caused by a gas pipeline rupture engulfed a 500-metre stretch, injuring over 300 people.

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Absence of strong data privacy laws slowing development of Hong Kong's cyber insurance market

April 3 2025

Lack of mandatory breach reporting limits data available for underwriters to price risk.

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Taiwan's FSC approves Taishin and Shin Kong merger

April 3 2025

Merger will give Taishin access to Shin Kong's insurance operations and is set to boost Shin Kong Life's capital adequacy.

Insurance losses from ex-TC Alfred and North Queensland floods surpass A$1.2bn

April 2 2025

The ICA reports over 104k claims lodged from the two nat cats so far, with around 95k of those from Alfred.

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