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- February 27 2025
First for APAC as Canopius backs Qubit on digital asset offering
The Hong Kong-based crypto specialist MGA has been approved as a Lloyd's coverholder to distribute digital assets insurance in Asia Pacific.
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- February 12 2025
BDIC unveils crypto insurance platform as it readies for Asia launch
The crypto insurer will roll out first in key Asian markets, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea and targets Southeast Asian markets by Q4.
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- October 31 2024
Qubit takes Fusion’s Damian Lynch as digital asset insurance CUO
Sydney-based Lynch will reporting to the specialist MGA's CEO Helen Ye and will be responsible for leading the firm's underwriting strategy in the digital asset space.
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- October 7 2024
Carriers hop back on crypto bandwagon as local regulations, attractive rates beckon
While more (re)insurance providers have entered the market, the industry needs to guard against loose underwriting and opportunistic capacity.
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- September 20 2024
Lockton promotes Williams to fintech, blockchain advisory leader for Asia, Australia
Melbourne-based Bob Williams was previously a vice president with the broker for over two years. In his new role he will focus on developing insurance appetite from emerging tech companies.
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- July 18 2024
Virtual asset insurance to become mandatory in Korea from tomorrow
Local media reports suggest carriers are charging premiums ranging from 5% to 12%.
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- June 25 2024
PICC pilots e-CNY use for motor insurance premium payments in Beijing: report
If the pilot project, launched in collaboration with the People's Bank of China, is successful, the financial services group plans to expand its use to life, health, and agricultural insurance.
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- April 17 2024
Crypto specialist Qubit appoints QBE’s Wendy Lee as chief commercial officer
In her new role, first reported by InsuranceAsia News last week, Lee will be responsible for the Hong Kong's specialist MGA distribution strategy and implementation.
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- April 10 2024
Crypto specialist MGA Qubit launches in Hong Kong after pre-series A fundraise
As part of its expansion plan, the HKIA-licensed specialty underwriter founded by Helen Ye is set to bring on board Wendy Lee as chief commercial officer.
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- December 13 2023
Korean regulator sets mandatory crypto insurance requirement on operators
Virtual asset service providers must set a min 5% compensation limit based on customers’ virtual assets stored in hot wallet, the Financial Services Commission said.
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- November 28 2022
Rates set to harden as crypto contagion spooks capacity providers
Relm, Evertas, OneInfinity and Frontier top execs discuss the FTX fallout and the future of digital assets insurance.
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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 11 2022
FTX collapse puts the focus on crypto insurance
Hong Kong could lead the way for much-needed regulation of the digital asset space.
