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- January 5 2023
APAC insurers still playing IFRS 17 catch-up
Companies need to carefully evaluate the implementation choices as it will have a lasting impact on shareholders’ equity and revenues.
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- January 4 2023
IRDAI allows auto-renewal of file reference numbers of foreign reinsurers
The change applies to cross-border carriers with credit rating not less than S&P's A- or equivalent.
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- January 3 2023
Composite licenses regime could drive insurance M&A in India
The new rule will encourage more tie-ups in the industry, allow standardisation of policies and introduction of customer-centric strategies.
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- December 29 2022
Philippines regulator sets aside cat premium hikes
The Insurance Commission has suspended the revised schedule of minimum catastrophe rates that took effect from November 1.
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- December 20 2022
NSW Supreme Court rules in favour of JLT in local government dispute
The Richmond Valley Council began the action on behalf of 12 NSW councils in December 2018.
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- December 15 2022
Asia’s digital path needs hybrid approach
As insurers step up investment and regulators develop initiatives, the digital-only model has yet to lead to better margins.
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- December 8 2022
Chubb acquisition positive for Huatai P&C: Fitch
Chubb has been handed regulatory approval to acquire 83.2% of the business.
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- December 7 2022
Korea’s new capital standard to kick in from next year: report
The new capital regime, together with IFRS 17, is likely to squeeze insurers' capital buffers.
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- December 6 2022
HKIA’s roadmap to help build regional connectivity and mobilise private capital
Tech, talent and data are the enablers of sector growth, according to Hong Kong's secretary for financial services and treasury.
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- December 2 2022
IRDAI’s liberalisation agenda raises risk of insurer failures
Wide-ranging reforms will ease the path to markets, but excess capacity could also lead to greater competition.
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- November 30 2022
SMBC Aviation starts litigation against 11 insurers over jets in Russia
The Japanese lessor, which had recognised a US$1.6bn impairment this year, has filed a suit in the Irish High Court seeking claims for its 34 planes.
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- November 29 2022
Indian agri insurance start-up Kshema gets regulatory nod
The digital rural insurer is the first to get a carrier licence in five years; IRDAI said there are 18 applications in the pipeline.
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- November 28 2022
Bank Negara Malaysia to invite bids for digital insurer licences
The central bank will issue up to five licences after the regulatory framework is finalised next year.
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- November 28 2022
IRDAI to relax norms for investors in insurance, fund-raising; changes reinsurance rules
Ease of raising capital expected to usher in long-term investments, as reinsurance retained in the country to be 50%.
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- November 25 2022
Motor profitability to drive China P&C, outlook revised to stable: Moody’s
Premium growth will remain solid over the next 12-18 months.
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- November 25 2022
Opinion: Can carriers take advantage of the Hong Kong crypto opportunity?
As insurers rush to amend policy wording and reinforce crypto exclusions, the city’s regulatory initiatives offer hope.
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- November 24 2022
IRDAI proposes single management expense limit for insurers
The regulator has given additional allowances to the rural sector, government welfare schemes, insurtech and awareness programmes.
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- November 22 2022
RBNZ proposes to vet insurers’ senior management hires
The industry regulator wants to ensure proper assessments of the senior management candidates before their appointment.
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- November 22 2022
Korea set to relax insurance industry regulations
The regulator proposes to allow insurers to set up single-product subsidiaries, relax online marketing rules and raise the derivatives trading ceiling.
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- November 21 2022
CBIRC tightens insurance security fund rules
The new rules that will come into effect on December 12 will replace the risk-oriented rate system of the fund with a flat-rate system.
