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ICA backs Australian plan to bring in climate disclosure standards by 2027

February 22 2024

Australian emissions disclosure plans would see standards implemented ahead of other Asia Pacific developed economies such as Hong Kong and Singapore.

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Indian cedents likely to face new collateral requirements for cross-border reinsurance transactions

February 22 2024

IRDAI issues draft guidelines mandating new collateral requirements from FY 2025-26.

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Zurich Malaysia CEO outlines proactive approach to climate strategy - report

February 21 2024

Junior Cho spoke about some proactive steps insurer is taking amid increasing climate-related disclosures requirements.

APRA introduces standardised terminology for large exposure reporting

February 19 2024

Standardised counterparty and exposure description lists aim to improve data quality and comparability.

IRDAI's new draft regulations look to reduce compliance burden while increasing policyholder protection

February 15 2024

Latest draft regulations propose impactful industry changes, including longer 'free-look' period and relaxation of approval to open foreign branches.

APRA Chair highlights importance of insurance affordability and accessibility amid rising risks

February 15 2024

John Lonsdale was speaking to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee about APRA's interim supervision and policy priorities.

Tasmania maintains 'insurance tax' as Fire Services Levy reform put on ice

February 14 2024

Fire Services Levy reform hits standstill, leaving state as Australia's last to tax insurance for emergency services funding.

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IRDAI unveils draft regulations for India's upcoming digital insurance marketplace, Bima Sugam

February 14 2024

The ambitious marketplace is being developed as a 'one stop shop' to improve insurance penetration in the country.

Transitional measures give Korean insurers time to strengthen balance sheets

February 14 2024

Korean insurers capital ratios are 20% stronger thanks to transitional measures introduced by regulators, but these have a limited timespan.

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Japanese insurers told to offload cross-held shares in wake of price-fixing probe - report

February 12 2024

Concerns over influence of strategic shareholdings have prompted Japan's FSA to order insurers to divest from cross-held shares.

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