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- September 1 2023
IAG may face class action suit over ‘loyalty tax’ on home insurance renewals
Collective action specialist firm Slater and Gordon has started an investigation into the alleged pricing misconduct by the insurer's subsidiaries.
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- August 29 2023
MG Non-life sale process resumed, sets October 5 deadline for letters of intent: report
The Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation has kicked off its second attempt to sell the beleaguered general insurer following the dismissal of a lawsuit by the largest shareholder.
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- August 28 2023
Indian government reneges on capital support to state-owned general insurers: report
The government last year provided US$600m in capital to National Insurance, Oriental Insurance and United India Insurance to meet regulatory solvency norms.
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- August 28 2023
India’s new reinsurance regulations are small steps towards global hub status
Reduction in capital requirements could encourage smaller global players to come into the market but there was no 'game-changing' move.
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- August 25 2023
ASIC doubles down on pricing scrutiny with a new civil penal proceeding against IAG
The regulator alleges in a court filing that the insurer, which was fined US$26.5m in June for pricing misconduct, pumped up prices before applying loyalty discounts for customers renewing their home insurance policies.
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- August 25 2023
IRDAI approves reinsurance regulation amendments
The minimum capital requirement for foreign reinsurance branches has been halved to US$6m, with the provision to repatriate any excess assigned capital.
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- August 24 2023
Seoul Guarantee Insurance passes Korea Stock Exchange IPO screening
The initial public offering, the first by a Korean state-owned company in 13 years, is expected to be completed by the end of October this year.
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- August 22 2023
IAG reveals up to US$4.5bn potential Greensill exposure
Since February, proceedings involving 20 separate claims have commenced related to the collapse of the trade credit financier, with the Australian carrier insisting it has 'no net insurance exposure'.
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- August 21 2023
Australia’s broker commission disclosure debate heats up
While some brokers are already using fees, industry body NIBA says its changes to the code of conduct is the first step towards 'self-regulation'.
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- August 18 2023
Court upholds MG Non-Life insolvent status, sale process to continue
With the majority shareholder JC Partners losing the case, state-owned KDIC is likely to resume the sale by the end of this month.
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- August 17 2023
Opinion: India’s delayed insurance reforms will hurt growth agenda
With the much-anticipated parliamentary bill shelved, the government needs to act fast to ensure that the industry gets its due.
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- August 16 2023
Shanghai international reinsurance hub set for August 20 launch: reports
The regulator has granted licences to seven insurers, including two foreign-owned carriers, to start reinsurance operations from the centre.
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- August 15 2023
Vesttoo files for Chapter 11 protection; board says no plans to liquidate
The move will provide the Israeli insurtech protection from its creditors and breathing room to pursue legal actions, the company claims.
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- August 14 2023
Clement Cheung reappointed CEO of Hong Kong Insurance Authority
Cheung, who has been heading the regulator since 2018, will serve another three-year term till August 14, 2026.
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- August 10 2023
Vesttoo names interim CEO, liquidates Bermuda insurer
Board member Ami Barlev takes on the role after the insurtech shut its Asia offices and made 75% of staff redundant.
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- August 9 2023
Hong Kong northbound GBA motor scheme to help spur P&C innovation
With 16 insurers already writing cross-border policies, the Greater Bay Area should create specialty and reinsurance opportunities despite a complex framework.
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- August 8 2023
Tokio Marine sets up ‘special committee’ in response to price-fixing allegations
External lawyers to examine TMNF after Japan's four largest non-life players were accused of price-fixing, as media report says the Japan Fair Trade Commission has launched an investigation.
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- August 4 2023
Suncorp ‘surprised’ and ‘disappointed’ at ACCC bank sale rejection
The regulator said it is not satisfied that the proposed sale to ANZ is "not likely to substantially lessen competition".
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- August 4 2023
Taiwan insurers face high capital pressure despite eased rules: Fitch
Certain new amendments under the new solvency framework will also ease the burden on local insurers.
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- August 3 2023
Aon Vietnam restricted on some placement activities after regulatory inspection
The broker has been restricted from placing property, construction, fire, life and health insurance for three months until October 21.
