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Major South Korean insurers to stop underwriting new coal projects

The confirmation follows pressure from a network of civic groups.

Major South Korean insurers to stop underwriting new coal projects

The confirmation follows pressure from a network of civic groups.

AXA sells Malaysian insurance assets to Generali

The deals will turn Generali into Malaysia's second biggest P&C player.

AXA, HKBN team up for comprehensive home protection plan

It bundles home insurance with fibre broadband service, network security and a smart home kit.

Thai motor premiums jump 2.5% in Q1 2021

But overall new car sales dropped 18.4%.

South Korea regulators to upgrade insurance benefits system

There is still about $11b (KRW12.6t) in unclaimed insurance funds.

India's RenewBuy pool $45m in Series C funding

It will use the investment to compete with PolicyBazaar.

Taiwan Life to maintain operating results, capital

It is expected to maintain good capital buffers to support business expansion.

IP coverage extended to COVID vaccines under WHO's special access route

It will apply to vaccines administered in Singapore under SAR.

AIA Singapore extends COVID-19 benefits

Its IP coverage for vaccine complications now include those approved by WHO under EUL.

Hong Kong's FWD files for US IPO

It is considering about $2b in the US share sale.

Philippine ombudsman junks raps vs Philhealth officials

It found insufficient evidence that the officials conspired against several Philhealth employees.

Better credit quality ahead for South Korean insurers in 2021

Life insurers saw better profits in 2020, whilst non-lifers saw improved loss ratio.

Australia's 360 acquires New Zealand's TLC Insurance

The acquisition allows 360 to expand its footprint in New Zealand.

South Korean insurers' RBC ratio falls to 256% in Q1 2021

The decline came as a hike in bond yields incurred valuation losses from bond investments.

Singapore's MAS reprimands AIA FA, Prudential, Aviva FA & CEO for breach of rules

They failed to properly monitor individuals onboarded as advisors, directors.

Prudential Singapore, KidSTART extend nutrition programme

Beneficiaries have been receiving fresh produce since May this year.