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Thursday, October 22, 2026
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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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HDFC Life logo displayed on a smartphone against a background of red and green stock market candlesticks.
HDFC Life’s H1 VNB rises 12% as product mix shifts away from participating savings
October 16 2026
A shift towards higher-margin products supported VNB growth, although higher expenses weighed on profitability growth.
John Chen succeeds William Liang as Allianz Jingdong CEO
Allianz Jingdong taps former Swiss Re China head John Chen for CEO
October 16 2026
He succeeds William Liang, who stepped down after 11 years with the group to pursue a new role.
South Korean won banknotes and coins in various denominations arranged together.
South Korea’s large general agencies lift commissions 16.4% in H1
October 16 2026
The results ahead of a regulatory shift from January 2027 that will require agents to split commissions over longer periods.
A hand holds a smartphone displaying the ICICI Lombard General Insurance logo against glowing financial charts.
ICICI Lombard’s combined ratio worsens to 107% in H1 as fire and health loss ratios climb
October 15 2026
The insurer's half-year profit fell 13.9%, while gross direct premium income rose 5.4% to ₹151.10bn (US$1.59bn).
Compass with an India-themed globe points toward the word “INSURANCE.
Insurers, brokers may get transition relief ahead of commission caps, says IRDAI's Seth
October 15 2026
Seth, however, clarified that any transition period would be limited to avoid indefinite postponement.
An Indian flag marks India on a map of South Asia.
Fairfax's US$5.6bn IDBI Bank bid includes plan to combine lender with Digit insurers
October 15 2026
Fairfax said Digit and IIFL Capital would retain their existing management teams while gaining access to IDBI Bank's customer base and distribution network.
Howden hires senior VP for employee benefits
Howden India names Udit Pandya senior VP, employee benefits
October 14 2026
He brings more than 20 years of industry experience as the broker expands its presence in the country.
Gavel beside a wooden block marked “REGULATION” symbolizing insurance regulatory enforcement.
Hong Kong Insurance Authority suspends six individual brokers over AML, CTF breaches
October 14 2026
The case adds to the IA's recent AML enforcement actions against insurers and brokers.
Masked pedestrians walk in front of Kuala Lumpur’s Petronas Twin Towers.
Haze adds to medical claims pressure as Malaysian insurers face repricing constraints
October 14 2026
Allianz Malaysia faces higher earnings exposure as insurers weigh 2027 premium adjustments against the risk of policy lapses.
Martin Noble takes on additional role as CFO, Greater China
Zurich expands Martin Noble’s role to Greater China CFO
October 13 2026
The former KPMG actuary, who joined Zurich in 2014, will also stay on as Hong Kong CFO.
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