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- October 19 2021
HKIA talks tough in conduct report
Regulator suggests it could take a harder line going forward after talking first disciplinary action.
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- October 15 2021
IAG brought to Federal Court by ASIC over discounts
Regulator alleges a subsidiary engaged in misleading conduct over discounts for personal policies involving around A$60m.
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- October 15 2021
CBIRC gives AIA greenlight for Hubei operations
The insurer has added to mainland units in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangdong, Shenzhen, Jiangsu, Tianjin, Hebei and Sichuan.
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- October 12 2021
Tahoe Life extends policy suspension, continues strategic review
The life insurer hasn't sold new policies in Hong Kong since February as negotiations with potential investors continue.
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- October 8 2021
Japan Post stake sale draws line under mis-selling scandal
Revenue at the group's insurance arm has bounced back after a sales ban due to widespread employee misconduct.
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- October 6 2021
Gallagher/Willis Re: UK antitrust watchdog launches phase 1 review
The Competition and Markets Authority's initial decision on the proposed deal is due November 29.
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- September 30 2021
Australia’s insurers ready for ‘sweeping changes’, ICA says
A plethora of wide-ranging reforms come online on October 1 following the Royal Commission's 2019 report.
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- September 30 2021
HKIA says local market showing ‘signs of recovery’
Insurance Authority chair Moses Cheng says Hong Kong can be a "super connector" for international investment.
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- September 28 2021
NZ regulator takes swipe at credit card insurance
Financial Markets Authority says loss ratios are as low as 10% for the business line compared to 80% for health insurers.
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- September 24 2021
APRA flags insurance capital framework as key priority
The regulator has pushed policy initiatives such as new offshore reinsurance rules to 2022.
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- September 21 2021
ICA eyes cost of SME commercial lines
Outgoing National Insurance Brokers Association head Dallas Booth will lead a new advisory council.
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- September 20 2021
Australia’s brokers to continue MGA expansion
Steadfast, Howden and the AUB Group have been increasing their presence but face more regulatory scrutiny.
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- September 15 2021
Hero Insurance Broking gains reinsurance licence — report
Hero Enterprise chairman Sunil Munjal says the broker wants to offer lines such as manufacturing and employee benefits.
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- September 13 2021
HK’s temporary facilitative measures extended to March 2022
The HKIA's exemption allows for the distribution of certain products via digital channels, telemarketing, post or video conferencing.
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- September 9 2021
CBIRC says motor insurance reforms meeting objectives
Regulator says auto insurance's share of the P&C market is nearing that of US and Japan after last year's regulatory changes.
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- September 9 2021
Australia’s insurers call for national approach on disaster recovery
ICA report says the removal of state taxes on insurance should boost coverage across the country.
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- September 6 2021
CBIRC issues draft insurance guidelines: report
The regulator is seeking public comment on proposed rules to decrease financial risks amid heightened industry oversight.
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- September 1 2021
HKIA signs fintech MoUs with China and Macau
The agreement is part of a wider integration push across the Greater Bay Area promoting financial connectivity.
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- August 31 2021
New Zealand regulator seeks feedback on policyholder protection
Stakeholders will have until November 15 to submit their views on policyholder protection.
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- August 31 2021
China’s insurers struggle for growth amid Covid, new regulations
Renewals to take on added importance as new business faces challenging environment.
