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South Korea: Hanwha Life acquires Acuon Capital

South Korea: Hanwha Life acquires Acuon Capital

Hanwha Life Insurance has expanded its financial services portfolio by acquiring Acuon Capital for KRW440bn ($325.4m).

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

A new survey has revealed that seven in 10 insurance buyers in India back the IRDAI Consultation paper on commission caps and eight in 10 seek upfront disclosure of the commissions paid.

Anoop Khanna | 05 Oct 2026

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

Insurance policies sold through broadcast advertising, which includes insurance advertising on television, leads to mis-selling three times higher than those sold through other channels, according to South Korean financial regulator...

Anoop Khanna | 05 Oct 2026

MAS bans four former insurance representatives over misconduct

MAS bans four former insurance representatives over misconduct

Four former insurance representatives received enforcement actions from Singapore's financial regulator, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), in the third quarter. MAS said the penalties include prohibition orders ranging from five to...

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 02 Oct 2026

ASIC sets insurance supervisory priorities for 2026-27

ASIC sets insurance supervisory priorities for 2026-27

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 02 Oct 2026

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

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

Sarah Si | 01 Oct 2026

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

Sarah Si | 01 Oct 2026

Thailand: Regulator prepares for post-flood period

Thailand: Regulator prepares for post-flood period

Sarah Si | 01 Oct 2026

Past Articles

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

India: Insurance brokers to initiate dialogue with the regulator on proposed distribution revamp

India: Insurance brokers to initiate dialogue with the regulator on proposed distribution revamp

IRDAI proposes tighter controls on insurance distribution costs

IRDAI proposes tighter controls on insurance distribution costs

FWD Life fined US$2.49m over AML, counter-terrorist financing control shortcomings

FWD Life fined US$2.49m over AML, counter-terrorist financing control shortcomings

ASIC sues company over misleading insurance comparison claims

ASIC sues company over misleading insurance comparison claims

Pakistan regulator proposes tighter controls on insurance-backed guarantees

Pakistan regulator proposes tighter controls on insurance-backed guarantees

ICA urges action as crime and bushfire risks mount in Victoria

ICA urges action as crime and bushfire risks mount in Victoria

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