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S. Korea’s same-sex couples eligible for health insurance

“Love has won again,” said So Seong-wook, a plaintiff.

S. Korea’s same-sex couples eligible for health insurance

“Love has won again,” said So Seong-wook, a plaintiff.

Manulife boosts Asia team with two senior appointments

Both their roles will be effective on 19 August.

Global insured losses hit $58b in H1 2024

Natural catastrophes resulted in over 6,000 fatalities, the lowest since 2020.

South Korea's FSC greenlights financial recovery strategies

The resolution plans are composed by the Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation.

QBE Insurance unveils global cyber policy for broader protection

The coverage will be offered in five APAC markets.

VPIS posts steady 4.0% return-on-equity over five years

AM Best also assessed its operating performance as adequate.

National Insurance Trust Fund Board’s gross premiums surge this year

However, Fitch Ratings sees risk-management weaknesses in the insurer.

60% of Indian policyholders caught in subscription traps

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) identified 13 types of dark patterns.

Income Insurance targets to fill billion-dollar financing gap in climate transition

The region skimmed its carbon intensity by 2.8%, far below the 17.2% needed.

Philippine agri secretary calls for modernisation of crop insurance

It hopes to adopt advanced models used in countries like Japan and Vietnam.

PIAM backs new motor vehicle smash repair standards

The standard was approved by the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Malaysia.

Flood risks, infrastructure concerns increase globally

Japan and Taiwan’s notable earthquakes prompted better seismic risk assessments.

Australia's insurance market bolstered by strong regulation

Fitch finds Australia’s insurance market technically sophisticated.

Hong Kong’s cyber incidents call for robust protection

Last year alone 7,752 security incidents were recorded.

Insurance sector sees 25% decline in cyber attacks in Q2 2024

Across all industries, the region experienced a 23% rise in attacks.