Technology

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Income Insurance to transfer HIVE digital platform to Embed Financial Group Holdings

June 18 2026

The transfer moves the platform into a wider embedded finance infrastructure group while the insurer will remain a customer.

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Zurich, YAS partner on embedded insurance for commercial robots

June 16 2026

The scenario-based cover targets repair costs and third-party liability for firms deploying robots across manufacturing, logistics, retail and other sectors.

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Hong Kong insurers deepen AI push as regulator adds three to cohort programme

June 16 2026

The AI Cohort Symposium 2026 saw first-batch participants report gains across underwriting, claims and customer service, while newcomers Manulife, BOC Life and China Life unveiled new plans.

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IAG backs Sonder to extend disaster support beyond claims response

June 16 2026

The investment, made through corporate venture arm Firemark Ventures, will give customers 24/7 mental health and safety support during natural disasters and major incidents.

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Continuum, Native partner to expand digital asset insurance in Asia

June 5 2026

The tie-up aims to bridge regional advisory expertise with London market capacity for digital asset and blockchain risk insurance solutions.

Insurtech Agam Capital taps Kazuhiro Nakatsuka to lead Japan expansion

June 4 2026

Nakatsuka will advise Agam Capital on regulatory and market entry strategies for Japan’s life and pension sectors.

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Softbank's PayPay to acquire 70% stake in T&D Financial Life for US$840m

June 4 2026

The transaction would give PayPay a direct foothold in Japan’s life sector and create new cross-selling options with its existing customer base.

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Indian IT firm Coforge rolls out tech platform targeting modernisation of insurance operations

June 4 2026

Nexa platform aims to streamline underwriting, claims, and product development through AI integration.

Aon reinforces India hub strategy with Bengaluru capability centre expansion

June 3 2026

The broker operates capability centres in Bengaluru, Noida and Gurgaon supporting global operations, alongside client-facing offices in 17 cities across India.