Insurance
Hong Kong's OneDegree eases microchip requirement for cats
Cats are not legally required to have microchips in the city.
Singapore insurtech Surer launches operations
Surer is available on a 60-day free trial for a limited time only.
Insurtech Cover Genius names Arijit Chakraborty as SEA, India managing director
More senior executive appointments were also announced.
Indian life insurers' first-year premiums rebound after four months
Private insurance companies led the increase.
Australia's IAG stresses growth track despite bleak results
Insurance and net profits posted respective double-digit slumps.
Taishin Financial to acquire Prudential Taiwan for $187m
The country's financial regulator has yet to approve the deal.
Indian motor insurance segment to shrink 27.2% in 2020
Lockdown measures have snowballed into a decline in premium collections.
Singapore's life industry sales sink 13% in H1
Movement restrictions led to a 25% drop in annual premium business.
AXA mulls sale of Singapore unit
The insurer is trying to shift focus on P&C insurance.
Australia's travel insurers to contract 7.7% in 2020
The return of movement restrictions will haunt the sector.
Hong Kong insurtech StartupCare floats protection for Lalamove drivers
Drivers can avail of a $6,500 lump sum cash benefit.
AXA's net income down 39% to $1.65b in H1
Underlying earnings contracted 48% YoY over the same period.
Avo Insurance pilots protection plan for mainland China travellers
It will offer COVID-19 real-time PCR tests and extra benefits.
Etiqa Singapore extends COVID-19 benefit to healthcare workers
Workers will be eligible for up to $38,000 in case of a positive diagnosis.
AIA agrees to APAC venture with healthtech Holmusk
Digital health coaching tools will be first offered to Malaysian clients.
Sun Life launches Singapore office
It plans to cater to high and ultra high net worth clients.