Asia: Insurance

Thailand's insurance regulator has drawn a clear line between educational content and regulated activity on social media, establishing new compliance obligations for influencers and content creators who discuss insurance products online. The guidelines introduce strict disclosure requirements, preapproval workflows, and monitoring duties that will reshape how insurance companies engage digital creators.

The 8th Asian Captive Conference 2026 will convene global regulators, captive owners, and risk professionals in Kuala Lumpur to examine how captive insurance is evolving as a strategic tool for managing complex risks in today's volatile business environment. The conference will feature regulatory perspectives from across Asia, explore opportunities for Chinese enterprises, and examine innovative solutions including captive takaful and parametric insurance for addressing climate-related and operational chall

The Singapore Court of Appeal's landmark decision in Argoglobal Underwriting v OCBC [2026] SGCA 14 examines the stringent evidentiary requirements for marine insurance claims following the capsize of the jackup rig "TERAS LYZA." The ruling clarifies when insureds can invoke the presumption of loss by perils of the seas and establishes critical standards for proving Constructive Total Loss claims. This case serves as essential guidance on the burden of proof, the preservation of evidence, and the admissibili