Taiwanese regulator excludes battery risks from EV insurance terms
April 9 2024 by Georgina Lee-
Zurich turbocharges Hong Kong EV insurance business by courting used car owners
- July 10
As a key growth area for the city, Zurich has dialled up its effort to attract EV policyholders to switch from competitors and is exploring more product opportunities for the Greater Bay Area, says Clement Hau, chief underwriting officer for general insurance, Hong Kong.
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Japanese insurers may raise voluntary motor premiums in 2026: report
- June 27
General Insurance Rating Organisation of Japan, the country's only premium rating organisation, plans to raise its reference premium rates for voluntary motor insurance by an average of 5.7% as early as January 2026.
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Taiwanese insurers set to debut dedicated EV insurance in July: report
- June 26
Cathay Century Insurance, MSIG Mingtai, Shinkong Insurance, Union Insurance, and Taian insurance are preparing to launch the specialised cover with premiums at 5-10% higher than conventional gas-powered cars.
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PICC pilots e-CNY use for motor insurance premium payments in Beijing: report
- June 25
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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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.