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India could soon allow customers to take out loans to buy insurance

The regulator is currently studying a proposal for premium financing.

India could soon allow customers to take out loans to buy insurance

The regulator is currently studying a proposal for premium financing.

OneDegree expands home cover to include LGBTQ+ families

The cover was soft-launched in March, and relaunched to extend coverage.

Kyobo Life to issue $500m hybrid bonds

The 30-year bonds will all be sold to offshore investors.

ICA Board names new non-executive director

She currently heads Swiss Re’s Australia and New Zealand division.

Pru Life UK Philippines showcases new office

Known as PRUHouse, it is a 2,600 sqm fully customised workspace.

Allianz Asia Pacific hires new COO

He was Prudential Malaysia’s former CTO.

Taiwan’s life insurance industry profits reports another drop in April

The non-life business also failed to beat its previous year’s record.

Thai Life meets investors ahead of $1b IPO

The IPO is set to be the biggest in Thailand.

Chubb launches new occupational hazard insurance in Hong Kong

The insurer is also launching a new employee insurance benefit product for SMEs.

AIA Singapore introduces first Shariah-compliant  ILP fund

Investment firm Franklin Templeton is a partner for this product.

Taiwan insurers mull injecting new funds as COVID-19 claims cut down profit

Two insurers plan to raise capital once their risk-based capital falls below 250%.

Igloo expands footprints in the Philippines

The insurtech firm facilitated 60 million protection plans in the country.

1 in 2 Hong Kongers said they have ‘no spare money’ for insurance

This is despite 80% saying they understood the importance of insurance.

Chubb and JA Assure launches cyber insurance platform for SMEs

The platform is currently available in Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore.