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Hong Kong regulator sanctions six insurance intermediaries over false premium declarations

Hong Kong regulator sanctions six insurance intermediaries over false premium declarations

Hong Kong's Insurance Authority (IA) has taken disciplinary action against six insurance intermediaries for breaching insurers' internal controls and assisting customers in making false declarations involving approximately HK$7.3m ($930,000) in...

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 16 Oct 2026

Insurance regulators targeting asset-intensive reinsurance

Insurance regulators targeting asset-intensive reinsurance

Insurance regulators are tightening rules for asset-intensive reinsurance while promoting alternative forms of insurance risk transfer.

Sarah Si | 15 Oct 2026

Thailand: Regulator prepares insurance sector for the age of AI

Thailand: Regulator prepares insurance sector for the age of AI

Thailand's regulator, the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC), is now enhancing the readiness of the insurance industry in the face of rising cyber threats, including digital attacks, the use of AI to discover vulnerabilities, attacks...

Sarah Si | 08 Oct 2026

Hong Kong regulator's periodic publication looks at impact of fake news

Hong Kong regulator's periodic publication looks at impact of fake news

Hong Kong's insurance regulator, the Insurance Authority (IA), has published its latest edition of Conduct In Focus.

Sarah Si | 08 Oct 2026

Pakistan has potential to expand inclusive insurance coverage

Pakistan has potential to expand inclusive insurance coverage

Sarah Si | 08 Oct 2026

Japan: Regulator to temporarily suspend Prudential Life for employee financial scam

Japan: Regulator to temporarily suspend Prudential Life for employee financial scam

Jimmy John | 07 Oct 2026

South Korea: Hanwha Life acquires Acuon Capital

South Korea: Hanwha Life acquires Acuon Capital

Jimmy John | 06 Oct 2026

India: Nearly 70% of insurance buyers back the proposed caps on commissions to intermediaries

India: Nearly 70% of insurance buyers back the proposed caps on commissions to intermediaries

Anoop Khanna | 05 Oct 2026

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South Korea: Insurance policies sold through broadcast advertising show a surge in mis-selling

South Korea: Insurance policies sold through broadcast advertising show a surge in mis-selling

MAS bans four former insurance representatives over misconduct

MAS bans four former insurance representatives over misconduct

ASIC sets insurance supervisory priorities for 2026-27

ASIC sets insurance supervisory priorities for 2026-27

India: IBAI raises concerns over IRDAI's proposed distribution reforms

India: IBAI raises concerns over IRDAI's proposed distribution reforms

Hong Kong's regulator enhances anti-money laundering controls after fining life insurer

Hong Kong's regulator enhances anti-money laundering controls after fining life insurer

Thailand: Regulator prepares for post-flood period

Thailand: Regulator prepares for post-flood period

Indonesia: Government to inject funds into health insurer BPJS Kesehatan

Indonesia: Government to inject funds into health insurer BPJS Kesehatan

Bangladesh: New study launched to identify policy direction for insurance industry

Bangladesh: New study launched to identify policy direction for insurance industry

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