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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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Indian flag draped over a health insurance form beside a green pen.
IRDAI chief downplays stir over commission caps, stands by data
October 12 2026
Ajay Seth says IRDAI has checked its industry-sourced data repeatedly and will accept a better interpretation if one comes through the consultation with evidence to support it.
Stacks of gold coins surround a Bitcoin coin against a black background.
Bitcoin life insurer Meanwhile raises US$37.5m for global HNW push
October 12 2026
The Bermuda insurer, backed by OpenAI’s Sam Altman, has now raised more than US$180m as demand for its policies rises in Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
Industrial building engulfed in thick black smoke and flames as red fire trucks respond.
Business interruption claims rise 30% annually as fire and nat cat drive losses – Allianz
October 9 2026
Concentrated production, supply chain risks, and reliance on third-party technology are increasing the severity of BI losses.
Eastspring investments gets a new risk officer
Eastspring Investments names Pierre-Julien Jandrain new chief risk officer
October 9 2026
He joined the asset manager in 2022 and was most recently head of investment risk and performance.
AI icon overlaid on a digital circuit board with a glowing DNA double helix.
MAS sets AI risk management rules for financial institutions, flags underwriting and third-party use
October 8 2026
Insurers will face higher transparency expectations under the guidelines taking effect from October 2027.
Modern office building bearing the LINA logo, with glass façades and an adjoining orange-clad tower.
LINA Life injects US$37m into sales subsidiary LINA One
October 8 2026
The latest injection takes total capital support to about US$108m, as the unit continues to face losses and tighter commission rules.
Floodwater covers a street in Chiang Mai, with cars, shops and apartment buildings beneath cloudy skies.
Thailand disaster insurance scheme faces first claims after northern floods
October 8 2026
The OIC is coordinating with 11 participating insurers to accelerate claims assessment and payments.
Exterior of Oriental House, a multi-storey building bearing Oriental Insurance signage.
Chhattisgarh blacklists Oriental Insurance over helicopter claim; insurer cites AAIB delay
October 8 2026
The state acted after the insurer rejected the claim more than four years after the crash, while the insurer cited operational violations.
Seoul skyline with modern office towers and a “Seoul My Soul” sculpture in the foreground.
OK Financial signs Yebyeol deal as KDIC moves to close MG Non-Life saga
October 7 2026
The deal, which still needs regulatory approval, would give the savings bank and consumer finance group its first insurance business.
Insurance Brokers Association of India press meet with panelists seated at a table.
IRDAI overhaul could cut broker revenues 60–70%, put 1m jobs at risk: IBAI
October 7 2026
The brokers' body has urged the regulator to retain the existing EoM framework and conduct an impact assessment of the proposed reforms.
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