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Chubb gets regulatory nod to increase stake in Huatai to 83.2%

Huatai is a holding firm for several companies in China.

Chubb gets regulatory nod to increase stake in Huatai to 83.2%

Huatai is a holding firm for several companies in China.

Two out of three Hong Kongers continue to suffer from long COVID

Manulife launched a charity program to help people still suffering from it.

AXA denies rumours of exit in South Korea

The firm is the only foreign insurer in the auto insurance market of South Korea. 

Motor insurance growth slows down in Singapore

Higher taxes led to lower car sales in August.

Hong Kong insurance regulator warns public of fake insurer website

The fake website has now been reported to the police.

Aditya Birla Capital, Nippon Life merger talks fail

The discussions broke down over disagreements on shareholding and governance rights.

Japan raises health insurance premiums for high-income elderly

The aim is to ease the burden on the working generation.

Insurers eyeing snapping up of controlling stake of BNI life unit

The lender is mulling selling 60% of its stake in PT BNI Life Insurance.

Tune Protect Re to diversify in the medium term: AM Best

The Malaysian insurer boasts a strong balance sheet.

IRDAI to push government to allow insurers to invest in unlisted companies

The move could unlock new funding avenues for startups in the country.

Significant portion of Aussie millennials plan to travel without insurance: ICA

Almost eight in 10 Australians under 30 are planning to travel more often.

Indonesian government to accelerate policy guarantee agency

This aims to protect policyholders in the event an insurance company goes belly up.

Chubb appoints new regional head of consumer for APAC

He has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry.

Singapore life insurance new business premiums down by 5.9% in Q3

However, take up for new policies picked up by 12.8% in the quarter.

Hong Kong regulator warns public of phishing scams on Whatsapp

The messages purported to be from Sun Life Hong Kong.

Former AXA chief to lead Sun Life Hong Kong’s agency channels

She will also cultivate the insurer’s agency force in Mainland China.