Gloria Methri – (Re)in Asia

Gloria Methri Regional Correspondent

Gloria Methri is a Regional Correspondent at (Re)in Asia, tracking the regulation and risk stories moving Asia Pacific insurance. Areas of specialty include Indian insurance regulation, natural catastrophe losses across China and Australia, and marine and war risk markets.

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AIA's agency force to buffer China tax crackdown, S&P says

August 22 2026

The insurer's agency force is likely to support sales to mainland customers as demand remains resilient despite tax scrutiny.

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MS&AD to invest up to US$273m in Standard Life's UK pension venture

August 22 2026

The Japanese group is betting on long-term growth in the UK pension risk transfer market as it targets higher earnings from overseas businesses.

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IRDAI sanctions Niva Bupa, Acko for overshooting FY2025 expense limit

August 21 2026

The regulator barred both insurers from opening new branches for six months.

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Ping An posts 11.2% NBV growth in H1 2026 as P&C CoR improves to 95.1%

August 21 2026

Multi-channel reach and targeted product and payment strategies boosted the insurer's new business value growth.

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APRA flags general insurers for closer scrutiny amid rising AI cyber risks

August 21 2026

The regulator also wants insurers and other financial institutions to demonstrate how geopolitical risks are embedded in strategy, risk appetite and board oversight.