Governor Urges Insurance Sector to Embrace Cashless Payments
In a decisive move to modernise Bangladesh’s financial ecosystem, Dr Ahsan H. Mansur, the Governor of the Bangladesh Bank, has …
Zurich and Cowbell Launch Rapid AI-Driven Cyber Cover
Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) has officially entered a strategic partnership with cyber risk specialist Cowbell to debut PrimeOne, a …
Bentley Seized in Kuala Lumpur Road Crackdown
Kuala Lumpur, 9 February — A luxury Bentley Continental has been seized in Malaysia’s capital after a special enforcement operation …
Asia-Pacific Insurance M&A Hits Five-Year Low
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) insurance sector witnessed a marked slowdown in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in 2025, reaching its lowest …
FWD Hong Kong Posts Remarkable Premium Growth
FWD Hong Kong has reported an extraordinary surge in its new business premiums, with first-year premiums nearly doubling during the …
Singapore Insurers Overwhelmingly Win Health Claims Disputes
Singapore policyholders face an uphill battle when contesting health insurance claims, with recent parliamentary data revealing that insurers prevail in …
IDRA Implements Fivefold Increase in Insurance Registration Fees
The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has sparked a firestorm of controversy within the financial sector following the publication …
UK Financial Ombudsman Sees Complaints Drop
The United Kingdom’s Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has reported a marked decline in new complaints, reaching the lowest levels observed …
Bangladesh Launches Comprehensive Insurance Sector Reforms
The interim government of Bangladesh has embarked on an ambitious programme of reforms aimed at reviving the nation’s beleaguered insurance …
Desh General Insurance Settles Max Group Fire Claims
In a significant move reinforcing corporate reliability within the Bangladeshi insurance sector, Desh General Insurance Company Limited has successfully settled …