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Sunday, August 23, 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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Zurich Takaful, Islamic Aid Malaysia lift water woes for 2,000 Kelantan residents
August 17 2026
Villagers relying on a gravity-fed water system now benefit from an upgraded intake structure and two 3,000-gallon storage tanks.
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China insurers face subdued growth in H2 2026 as regulatory overhaul reshapes sector — Fitch
August 17 2026
Life insurance growth remained subdued in H1, while health and non-motor business supported gains in the non-life sector amid sweeping regulatory changes.
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Japan weighs state reinsurance for Gulf tankers to safeguard oil imports — report
August 17 2026
The proposed measure would cover claims if insurers cannot secure overseas reinsurance.
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Allianz Partners taps Guillaume Bogdanovic to lead account management in Asia
August 17 2026
He joins from Allianz Partners Health in Dublin, where he held the same role.
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Aon appoints Adithep Prateepratana as Thailand health client leader
August 17 2026
He joins the broker after holding several key positions at Krungthai-AXA Life.
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Aviso Specialty appoints Paul Smyth, Shane Aitken to financial lines team
August 17 2026
Smyth will be based in Melbourne, while Aitken will operate from Sydney.
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JKL weighs public sale of Lotte Non-Life as negotiations with Shinhan stall — report
August 17 2026
While JKL faces growing pressure to exit Lotte Non-Life, the bidder has little incentive to increase its offer.
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MSIG Singapore records 94% claims settlement ratio in 2025
August 17 2026
The insurer settled 92% of fast-track claims within three days.
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China insurers launch dedicated quantum computing risk pool, issue inaugural policy
August 17 2026
A “1+4” product suite will cover equipment, technology, application and localisation risks.
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Fitch affirms Guoren P&C at ‘BBB+’ on improved H1 underwriting despite net loss; withdraws coverage
August 17 2026
The ratings reflect earnings pressure from weak investment performance, which drove a US$11.8m net loss.
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