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Singapore regulator responds to parliamentary question on insurance coverage amid evolving medical treatments

Singapore regulator responds to parliamentary question on insurance coverage amid evolving medical treatments

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has responded to a Parliamentary question on whether medical insurance contracts should be reviewed to ensure that definitions of surgical procedures keep pace with modern, less invasive medical advances.

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 08 May 2026

India: Government allows 100% FDI in insurance sector via automatic route

India: Government allows 100% FDI in insurance sector via automatic route

The Indian government has allowed 100% FDI in domestic insurance companies under the automatic route, while retaining a 20% foreign investment cap for LICI, subject to IRDAI regulations.

Jimmy John | 06 May 2026

Japan: Government approves premium hike for auto liability insurance

Japan: Government approves premium hike for auto liability insurance

The Japanese government has approved a plan to raise compulsory automobile liability insurance premiums by 6.2% on average, effective from 1 November 2026, reported the Jiji Press.

Jimmy John | 06 May 2026

Bank Negara Malaysia imposes penalties on Zurich firms

Bank Negara Malaysia imposes penalties on Zurich firms

The Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has imposed Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMP) of MYR1.04m ($218,400) on Zurich General Insurance Malaysia (ZGIM) and MYR520,000 on Zurich General Takaful Malaysia (ZGTM). The sanctions stem from the...

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 01 May 2026

APRA urges stronger AI risk governance amid rapid adoption across financial sector

APRA urges stronger AI risk governance amid rapid adoption across financial sector

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 01 May 2026

Thailand: Regulator issues directives that emphasise stable and adaptable development of insurance sector

Thailand: Regulator issues directives that emphasise stable and adaptable development of insurance sector

Sarah Si | 30 Apr 2026

Sri Lanka: Regulator announces development roadmap at 25th anniversary celebration

Sri Lanka: Regulator announces development roadmap at 25th anniversary celebration

Jimmy John | 29 Apr 2026

Thailand: OIC unveils strategy to boost health coverage through preventative care and technology

Thailand: OIC unveils strategy to boost health coverage through preventative care and technology

Reva Ganesan | 28 Apr 2026

Past Articles

New Zealand: Consultation on draft changes to insurance prudential legislation is now open

New Zealand: Consultation on draft changes to insurance prudential legislation is now open

Thailand: Regulator notes road safety risks during festive periods still require monitoring

Thailand: Regulator notes road safety risks during festive periods still require monitoring

India: ADNIC receives licence to operate in GIFT City

India: ADNIC receives licence to operate in GIFT City

Indonesia: OJK sees positive outlook for insurance, urges continued digital innovation

Indonesia: OJK sees positive outlook for insurance, urges continued digital innovation

Insurers urged to deploy capital into infrastructure and energy transition as Korea eases capital rules

Insurers urged to deploy capital into infrastructure and energy transition as Korea eases capital rules

Philippines' PDIC introduces faster appeals process for denied deposit insurance claims

Philippines' PDIC introduces faster appeals process for denied deposit insurance claims

Australia: Insurers face a new regulatory reality

Australia: Insurers face a new regulatory reality

Philippines: Insurance Commission boosts compliance drive as fines surge nearly 90% in 2025

Philippines: Insurance Commission boosts compliance drive as fines surge nearly 90% in 2025

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