...At the 30th Insurance Management Development Programme (IMDP), held at the Thai General Insurance Association, Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) Secretary-General Chuchat Pramoonpol delivered a special lecture, titled 'The Direction of Regulation and Promotion of the Thai Non-Life Insurance Busin...
Source : eDaily | 10 Sep 2026...The Thai government has approved a THB15.5bn ($467m) annual programme, to provide government-funded disaster insurance to around 30m households in high-risk areas against floods, storms and earthquakes under a new scheme....
Source : eDaily | 09 Sep 2026...The government has injected additional funds into state owned insurers and banks to ease solvency pressures and fulfill regulatory demands....
Source : eDaily | 09 Sep 2026...China has set in motion an exercise to overhaul the country's insurance law and also strengthen the insurance regulations. The National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) released a draft revision of the country's Insurance Law for public consultation on 4 September 2026....
Source : eDaily | 07 Sep 2026...The Insurance Authority (IA) and the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) conducted a joint enforcement operation on 27 August 2026, against an examination centre operated by Greater China Wemedia Association for the qualification of Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI) granted by LOMA....
Source : eDaily | 03 Sep 2026...The Indian state of Madhya Pradesh has launched a pilot project that will stop uninsured vehicles from refuelling at petrol pumps....
Source : eDaily | 02 Sep 2026...The country's new asset management information disclosure rules, issued by the National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA), officially took effect on 1 September 2026....
Source : eDaily | 02 Sep 2026...Thailand's National Tourism Policy Committee has approved a THB450 ($14) visitor levy for foreign tourist arrivals to fund national infrastructure and tourist medical insurance, reported the Nation....
Source : eDaily | 01 Sep 2026...Home insurers may be leaving Australians exposed to higher repair costs by using cash settlements in a significant percentage of claims, an ASIC review has found....
Source : eDaily | 01 Sep 2026...regulations. The new rules require multi-insurer agencies to compare various insurance packages, determine the customer's intent as much as possible, and suggest the best choice. Additionally, ag...
Source : eDaily | 01 Sep 2026...The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) plans to bring major reforms in the country's insurance industry, including a crackdown on data manipulation as part of its broader plan to protect policyholder interests, reported the Financial Express....
Source : eDaily | 01 Sep 2026...Poni Insurtech, the international brand of Huize Holding, has announced that Poni Financial Advisory has expanded its authorised financial advisory activities in Singapore to include advising on collective investment schemes, following approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) at the e...
Source : eDaily | 27 Aug 2026...As part of a broader plan to liberalise foreign insurer access to Kazakhstan, the country is considering lowering barriers to entry....
Source : eDaily | 27 Aug 2026...New Zealand's insurance regulator, the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has published new research addressing significant knowledge gaps within Aotearoa New Zealand's financial system about experiences of local indigenous people with insurances....
Source : eDaily | 27 Aug 2026...The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed mandatory timelines for insurance companies to process and settle claims, aiming to reduce delays and strengthen consumer protection....
Source : eDaily | 26 Aug 2026...The Ministry of Finance has granted a licence to Asia Commercial Bank (ACB) to establish a non-life insurance subsidiary with charter capital of VND500bn ($19m)....
Source : eDaily | 26 Aug 2026...regulations, only National Health Insurance premiums were exempt from the NT$24,000 annual itemised deduction cap. The Income Tax amendment which has come into effect retroactively from 1 J...
Source : eDaily | 24 Aug 2026...Following directives from Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) Secretary-General Chuchat Pramoonpol to ensure tangible results in protecting public rights and benefits at the local level, and integrate work between the central and regional offices for effective monitoring and resolution of compl...
Source : eDaily | 20 Aug 2026...The Bangladesh insurance regulator, Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) plans to introduce new rules for filling CEO positions that remain vacant for more than six months, reported the New Age....
Source : eDaily | 19 Aug 2026...Japan's Financial Services Agency has launched interviews with insurers that had business dealings with insurance agency Advance Create, following allegations that insurers may have assisted in concealing improper accounting practices, according to a report by Toyo Keizai....
Source : eDaily | 18 Aug 2026...regulations must move beyond mere compliance checks towards proactive governance. This involves anticipating risks, assessing impact on pol...
Source : eDaily | 13 Aug 2026...regulations can be recommended....
Source : eDaily | 12 Aug 2026...Thailand's Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) is exploring Russia's use of data and technology in insurance supervision, compulsory motor insurance and fraud prevention as it seeks to strengthen the country's insurance regulatory framework....
Source : eDaily | 12 Aug 2026...regulations. The authority added that overseas income covers multiple taxable categories and that the taxation rules are not directed solely at the insurance industry. Chinese tax residents...
Source : eDaily | 11 Aug 2026...Complaints about general insurance products and services in Australia remained persistently high during 2025-26, according to preliminary data released by the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA)....
Source : eDaily | 10 Aug 2026...regulations, reported the newspaper Daily Observer....
Source : Africa | 08 Jul 2026...The South Korean government postponed an announcement on higher national health insurance premiums amid concerns of backlash over rising household financial burdens....
Source : eDaily | 30 Jul 2026...Thailand's Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) has launched an investigation into individuals promoting Singapore-based life insurance products to Thai consumers through social media, warning that such activities may violate the country's Life Insurance Act....
Source : eDaily | 28 Jul 2026...The Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL), in collaboration with the Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL), will conduct awareness programmes across towns and cities in Sri Lanka....
Source : eDaily | 22 Jul 2026...The Financial Services Commission and the insurance industry have taken a decision to return over KRW10tn ($6.5bn) in hidden insurance benefits to policyholders or beneficiaries this year, reported the Chosun Daily....
Source : eDaily | 13 Jul 2026...The Malaysian government has designed a base medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) product, that will be offered by private insurance and takaful operators (ITOs)....
Source : eDaily | 13 Jul 2026...New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has released its second annual Financial Conduct Report (FCR), outlining progress made over the past year and its regulatory priorities for FY2026/27 to continue improving outcomes for consumers, investors and businesses....
Source : eDaily | 02 Jul 2026...regulations, all personal insurance companies must implement a standardised application form. This form requires comprehensive disclosures regarding the client's basic data, health status, and fi...
Source : MiddleEast | 19 Jul 2026...regulations on participation insurance that Sans, s...
Source : MiddleEast | 14 Jul 2026...regulations governing the new Risk-Based Solvency framework will mark a major milestone for insurance and reinsurance companies. In an environment where risks are evolving rapidly, prudent risk manag...
Source : MiddleEast | 02 Jul 2026...regulations and asset-side pressures in a low-interest-rate environment, the capital replenishment needs of insurance companies are expected to remain high. Utilising the capital market to issue perp...
Source : eCin | 02 Jun 2026...New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has published the findings of engagement with insurers on how they manage customers' interests during periods of short-term sales campaigns and incentives....
Source : eDaily | 18 Jun 2026...The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has written to banks, insurers and superannuation funds, setting out its minimum expectations in relation to their readiness for geopolitical shocks....
Source : eDaily | 18 Jun 2026...regulations, focussing on transparency and accountability, ensuring compliance with PDPA and following guidelines from regulatory agencies. Keeping a human in the l...
Source : eDaily | 18 Jun 2026...regulations, payments via personal accounts are typically processed on the second working day of each month. This year, the second working day of June falls on Tuesday, 2 June....
Source : eDaily | 02 Jun 2026...New Zealand has introduced a new prudential levy on banks, non-bank deposit takers, insurers, and other financial market participants in the country. The new levy will help cover the costs of services provided by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand....
Source : eDaily | 01 Jun 2026...regulations amending the General Terms and Conditions of Compulsory Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance have been published in the Official Gazette. Drawn up by the Insurance and Private Pension Regula...
Source : MiddleEast | 16 Jun 2026...regulations. A Shariah committee composed of three Islamic finance specialists has been established, in addition to the appointment of a Shariah compliance officer....
Source : MiddleEast | 11 Jun 2026...regulations that govern non-banking financial activities, alongside defining the trading and settlement rules for futures markets. She also played a role in formu...
Source : MiddleEast | 09 Jun 2026...regulations for specialised medical insurance companies and the management and governance of healthcare programmes, after the enactment of the Unified Insurance Law in 2024. /spa...
Source : MiddleEast | 09 Jun 2026...regulations relating to consumer protection, the protecti...
Source : MiddleEast | 03 Jun 2026...The Financial Services Commission (FSC), South Korea's financial regulator, has conditionally approved Lotte Insurance's management improvement plan. Reports from South Korean media say this was approved at the FSC's regular meeting on 27 May. The move allows the insurer to proceed with a structured...
Source : eDaily | 29 May 2026...The Philippines' finance chief is being sued over the alleged diversion of funds from the country's state insurance institutions to the national treasury. The charges were filed by health reform advocate and former adviser to the Department of Health, Dr Tony Leachon. He filed plunder and technical...
Source : eDaily | 29 May 2026...Taiwan is seeking to expand the scale of its asset management industry as it aims to strengthen its position as a regional financial hub, reported The Japan Times....
Source : eDaily | 26 May 2026...New Zealand plans to amend the country's climate law to prohibit liability arising from climate change damages. The Government has clarified that these amendments will provide businesses with certainty around their obligations....
Source : eDaily | 25 May 2026