Less Than 1% of All Insurance Claims are for Mental Health Illness in India

Mumbai (Times of India) – Despite regulations requiring health insurance companies to cover mental health treatment, claims for such care in India remain extremely low—accounting for less than 1% of total health insurance claims. This finding, highlighted in the...


South Korea Revises Capital Rules to Ease Burden on Insurers – Fitch Ratings

Seoul – South Korea’s insurance sector is set to experience a shift in capital regulations as the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) introduces new capital requirements aimed at reducing the financial burden on insurers while improving capital flexibility and quality....


Earthquake Insurance Expected to Soar Following the Destruction in Bangkok

Bangkok  – Following the recent powerful earthquake that struck several parts of Thailand, including Bangkok, the insurance industry is gearing up to reassess its approach to natural disaster coverage. Insurers are now set to discontinue free earthquake coverage and...


Myanmar’s Earthquake and Nepal’s Lessons: Can Insurance Cover the Unfolding Crisis?

Myanmar’s recent 7.7 magnitude earthquake has left the nation reeling, with over 1,600 fatalities, thousands injured, and entire communities devastated. The tremors were felt as far as Bangkok, Thailand, leading to building collapses and widespread panic. The destruction is...


Thai Insurance Sector Faces Billion-Baht Losses After Earthquake-Induced Building Collapse

Bangkok (The Nation Thailand) – The Thai insurance sector is assessing damages exceeding one billion baht following the collapse of a partially constructed State Audit Office (SAO) building due to the recent earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28,...


Singapore Launches Online Tool to Compare Health Insurance Premiums and Plans

Singapore (CNA) — An online tool designed to help Singaporeans compare health insurance premiums and plans across different providers. The new Health Insurance Planner (HIP) also aims to help users better understand the long-term MediSave and cash expenses required...


AI Model DeepSeek Could Enhance Operational Efficiency for China’s Insurers : AM Best

Kathmandu  – The adoption of the artificial intelligence (AI) model DeepSeek by insurance companies in mainland China has the potential to improve operational efficiencies, particularly for small to medium-sized carriers, according to a new commentary from AM Best. While...


EV Insurance Surges in India, Demand Rises 16-Fold in Three Years

New Delhi (ANI) – The demand for electric vehicle (EV) insurance in India has witnessed a remarkable 16-fold increase over the past three years, with Delhi-NCR emerging as the market leader with an 18.3% share, according to internal data...


Allianz and Jio Financial Reach Initail Deal for Insurance Venture in India

Jio Financial Services, part of the Reliance Group, has reportedly reached a preliminary agreement with Germany’s Allianz SE to establish an insurance business in India, according to Bloomberg News. This development follows Allianz’s decision earlier this week to sell...


Hong Kong Insurance Authority Warns of Fraudulent Websites Impersonating AIA

Hongkong  – The Hong Kong Insurance Authority (IA) has issued a public warning about a fraudulent website falsely claiming to represent AIA International Limited, an authorized insurer in Hong Kong. The website appears to be designed to steal customer...