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Malaysia: Regulator permits talks between RHB Bank and Tokio Marine

Malaysia: Regulator permits talks between RHB Bank and Tokio Marine

Insurance regulator, Bank Negara Malaysia has permitted RHB Bank to begin talks on the potential sale of its insurance arm to Japanese insurance group Tokio Marine.

Jimmy John | 13 May 2026

Hong Kong moves to spur infrastructure investment under revised insurance capital rules

Hong Kong moves to spur infrastructure investment under revised insurance capital rules

The Insurance Authority (IA) of Hong Kong has published consultation conclusions on proposed amendments to the Insurance (Valuation and Capital) Rules under Hong Kong's Risk-based Capital (RBC) regime. The move aims to encourage insurers to...

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 12 May 2026

General Insurance Association of Japan updates compliance guide amid regulatory changes

General Insurance Association of Japan updates compliance guide amid regulatory changes

The General Insurance Association of Japan (GIAJ) has revised its "Compliance Guide for Solicitation" amid recent regulatory changes in the country surrounding insurance solicitation and sales practices.

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 12 May 2026

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

Jimmy John | 06 May 2026

Japan: Government approves premium hike for auto liability insurance

Japan: Government approves premium hike for auto liability insurance

Jimmy John | 06 May 2026

Bank Negara Malaysia imposes penalties on Zurich firms

Bank Negara Malaysia imposes penalties on Zurich firms

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

Past Articles

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

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

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

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

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

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