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DBS, Manulife Singapore launch insurance starter plan ProtectFirst

Customers can choose from three plans that focus on illness, life protection, or accident coverage.

Allianz General Malaysia launches bicycle insurance

The insurance provides protection from accidents and theft.

9 in 10 Singaporean SME employees wants medical benefits from employers

Around 60% of those surveyed are more willing to join a firm if they have medical benefits.

Japanese insurer takes giant leap for space insurance

This will be the first case of commercial lunar exploration insurance.

Taiwanese insurers ceases sales of COVID-19 insurance

Insurers blamed rising infections for halting sale of COVID-19 cover.

India slashes LIC IPO to 3.5%

The IPO was initially set at 5%.

Allianz Life reveals estate planning awareness in Malaysia on the rise

Company chief said this is very encouraging to see in the country.

Singapore insurance conduct committee releases third paper on industry best practices

The latest set of guidelines focuses on elevating higher standards for FA Reps and FAFs.

Sunshine Insurance Group to seek $2b in Hong Kong IPO listing

The insurance firm is one of the 13 insurance holding groups in China.

IDF appoints new Steering Committee chair

He was previously the group’s deputy chair.

Indian insurance startup Loop raises $25m in Series B funding round

The funding round was led by its existing investors.

Japan eyes revamp of workers insurance scheme

The issue will be discussed by a panel of government experts on the social security system.

Australia Eastern flood losses reaches record breaking AU$3.99b

The loss numbers cover property and motor hull lines of business. 

Allianz General partners with TREVO to launch car-sharing insurance

This is a first-of-its-kind product in Malaysia tailored for TREVO Hosts.