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Malaysian Re targets cancer coverage gap with China Re partnership
Malaysian Re targets cancer coverage gap with China Re partnership
The treaty supports access to precision medicine through local insurers and takaful operators.
Income sells digital insurance platform to Embed Financial
Income sells digital insurance platform to Embed Financial
The digital insurance platform was built inside Income over the past five years.
Hyundai Marine suffers insurance profit squeeze
Hyundai Marine suffers insurance profit squeeze
AM Best says medical indemnity exposure left the insurer sensitive to claims trends.
CIMB targets first-time car buyers with bundled loan and insurance
CIMB targets first-time car buyers with bundled loan and insurance
Buyers can access insurance and Takaful protection through bancassurance financing.
Insurtech startups face squeeze as insurers build AI
Insurtech startups face squeeze as insurers build AI
Aviva Chubb and MetLife are developing artificial intelligence capabilities in-house.
Construction insurance gaps threaten project financing
Construction insurance gaps threaten project financing
Zurich said lenders may cut commitments when adequate cover is unavailable.
Japan fertility cases rise as insurance limits bite
Japan fertility cases rise as insurance limits bite
Public cover allows up to 6 embryo transfers for women starting before age 40.
Pioneer Insurance adopts Whoscall to block scam calls
Pioneer Insurance adopts Whoscall to block scam calls
The insurer is the first in the Philippines to use Verified Business Number.

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Insurance Insurers tighten control over Hormuz shipping routes
Japan and South Korea face higher exposure to Gulf energy risks.
Insurance Companies rethink health cover as claim costs climb
MOH rider changes tighten coverage and lift co-payment exposure from April 2026.
Insurance Hong Kong healthcare pushes pricing clarity, trials, and biotech capacity
Six in 10 patients delay treatment due to cost anxiety.
Insurance Iran war raises long-term risks for Asia builders' insurance gains
Supply chain disruption and energy volatility could push premiums higher by 2027.
Insurance Southeast Asia insurers risk profit hit from weak data systems
Igloo CEO says outdated infrastructure limits AI gains despite rising spending.
Insurance Hong Kong insurer complaints rise for fourth straight year
The Insurance Authority has flagged gaps in incentives, disclosure, and oversight.

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