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South Korea: Insurers' product review committees to have veto rights for chief consumer officers
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (333+ words) South Korea: Insurers' product review committees to have veto rights for chief consumer officers'Asia Insurance Review South Korea:Insurers' product review committees to have veto rights for chief consumer officers - /News/ViewNewsLetterArticle/id/94660/type/eDaily/South-Korea-Major-Korean-non-life-insurers-net-profits-drop-11-5-amid-auto-insurance-lossSouth Korea:Major Korean…...
Australia: Significant milestone achieved to improve the availability and affordability of insurance
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (481+ words) The Australian federal government and the country's insurance industry through their Hazard Insurance Partnership Programme (HIPP) have reached a significant milestone to improve the availability and affordability of insurance in Australia. A joint media release by the Minister of Financial…...
Australia: Arch Insurance announces promotion
1+ week, 4+ day ago (110+ words) Australia: Arch Insurance announces promotion'Asia Insurance Review Australia:Arch Insurance announces promotion - /News/ViewNewsLetterArticle/id/94475/type/eDaily/Australia-Arch-Insurance-appoints-new-Head-of-Professional-IndemnityAustralia:Arch Insurance appoints new Head of Professional Indemnity Arch Insurance Australia has promoted Ms Carey Sturgiss to the position of Southern Region…...
Asian employers step up investment in preventive healthcare as medical costs rise, says new Howden report
1+ week, 5+ day ago (161+ words) A new study by Howden has revealed that employers across Asia are strengthening their focus on preventative healthcare and flexible benefits design, as medical costs continue to rise in 2026. The Asia Employee Health Infographic and Insights 2026, which is a part…...
India: QBE Insurance Group to acquire full ownership of Raheja QBE General Insurance Company
1+ week, 6+ day ago (245+ words) India: QBE Insurance Group to acquire full ownership of Raheja QBE General Insurance Company'Asia Insurance Review India:QBE Insurance Group to acquire full ownership of Raheja QBE General Insurance Company - /News/ViewNewsLetterArticle/id/94649/type/eDaily/Australia-Consensus-lacking-on-who-pays-for-higher-insurance-premiums-due-to-climate-changeAustralia:Consensus lacking on who…...
South Korea: FSS suspends 10 insurance planners for illegal premium payments
3+ week, 6+ day ago (196+ words) South Korean financial authorities have cracked down on corporate insurance general agencies (GAs) engaged in illegal practices of paying insurance premiums on behalf of policyholders. The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) recently handed down business suspensions of 30 to 60 days to 10 insurance…...
Pomdoctor expands platform integration with online medical insurance coverage across major Chinese cities
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (164+ words) Pomdoctor expands platform integration with online medical insurance coverage across major Chinese cities'Asia Insurance Review Pomdoctor expands platform integration with online medical insurance coverage across major Chinese cities - /News/ViewNewsLetterArticle/id/94151/type/eCin/Life-insurers-urged-to-reshape-digital-ecosystem-centred-on-the-familyLife insurers urged to reshape digital ecosystem…...
Agricultural insurance premiums continue to increase in 2025
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (178+ words) Agricultural insurance premiums continue to increase in 2025Asia Insurance Review Agricultural insurance premiums continue to increase in 2025 - /News/ViewNewsLetterArticle/id/93939/type/eCin/China-Pacific-Insurance-pays-out-on-first-of-its-kind-seed-production-insurance-claimChina Pacific Insurance pays out on first-of-its-kind seed production insurance claim - /News/ViewNewsLetterArticle/id/93621/type/eCin/PICC-launches-new-catastrophe-risk-model-for-China-s-livestock-sectorPICC launches new…...
India: Call for 'Insurance for All by 2047' to be pursued as a national mission
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (332+ words) To achieve the goal of "Insurance for All by 2047", India will need to coordinate action across regulators, insurers, government, technology providers and civil society, according to a new report. The report submitted by the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK)…...
Hong Kong: Average health insurance premium expected to exceed US$1,285 in 2026
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (378+ words) Employee medical insurance premiums are likely to continue to rise in Hong Kong in 2026, according to a new edition of the Hong Kong Employee Medical Insurance Index (EMII). The EMII consists of the "Utilisation Index, "Expense Index and "Premium Index,…...