Data breach by Japan’s big 4 insurers affects over 2 million customer records: report
August 28 2024 by Heather Ng
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Philippines regulator imposes money laundering risk assessments on insurers, brokers
- August 29
The Insurance Commission issued the guidelines that require institutional risk assessments on insurers and brokers at least once very two years.
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Korea’s FSC might review proposed change in insurers’ capitalisation rules: report
- August 29
The Financial Supervisory Service had proposed that, starting next year, the discount rate for market valuation of insurance liabilities will be based on the 30-year government bond rate instead of the 20-year rate.
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Australian insurers urged to limit use of external experts to improve claims assessments
- August 28
Carriers should not rely on external experts beyond their scope of expertise, as it could lead to poor claims decisions and disputes, according to an inquiry into the practice by six general insurers by the General Insurance Code Governance Committee.
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IRDAI urges carriers to devise strategies on affordable insurance products: report
- August 26
The insurance regulator's appeal for more affordable products directed at the country's insurers is part of its move to achieve "Insurance for All" by 2047.
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Peak Re | Emerging Asia middle class: A catalyst for change
Rising demand for elderly care and women driving consumption growth mandate carriers to develop precise solutions to meet customer expectations.
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Rimkus, CCi, and Hargreaves Jones set for continued global growth under one brand
A series of successful acquisitions has extended Rimkus’ services and expanded its global footprint.
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Aviva Investors | Liquidity optimisation for insurers: Building a bespoke portfolio solution
In this in-depth case study, we look at how bespoke liquidity portfolios that take into account the interplay between different assets can suit the needs of insurers.
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Guy Carpenter | Private equity’s reshaping of the Asian life sector has further to run
PE-backed reinsurers provide access to asset classes and investment expertise that often don’t exist within the traditional carriers themselves.
