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TAL's 15% Challenger stake targets Australia's retiree boom

April 7 2025

Strategic move by Dai-ichi Life's Australian subsidiary signals expansion into country's booming retirement sector.

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APAC cedents capitalise on softening market at April renewals

April 7 2025

Carriers secured favourable reinsurance terms amid strong competition and abundant capital, though rising catastrophe losses could limit future rate reductions.

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Pacific Life Re promotes Andrew Doran to CEO of UnderwriteMe

April 7 2025

Having served as Chief Underwriting Officer from Singapore, Doran moves to the UK to lead reinsurer's insurtech arm.

NASDAQ-listed XChange TEC.INC acquires Hong Kong insurance brokerage

April 7 2025

Business says it aims to use Hong Kong as a gateway for growth in Asia Pacific.

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LIC rejects USTR's claims of uneven playing field in India's insurance industry

April 7 2025

The USTR report says government (re)insurers have an unfair market advantage.

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Willis lifts cyber facility capacity to US$115m

April 5 2025

The CyXS facility now offers a US$115m limit via Lloyd's syndicates and US$40m outside the Lloyd's market.

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WFI Insurance donates A$250,000 to aid Western Queensland flood relief

April 5 2025

IAG subsidiary supports Rural Aid's efforts to deliver immediate assistance to flood-stricken farming communities.

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IAG NZ faces FMA civil action over systemic pricing and discount failures

April 4 2025

The regulator alleges IAG breached fair dealing provisions under the FMCA, resulting in overcharges of around NZ$35m (US$20m).

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PAC to deepen probe into Malaysia medical insurance hikes with five more closed-door sessions: Report

April 4 2025

The committee held two public hearings and 12 closed-door sessions involving ministries, regulators, insurers, and hospital groups.

Insurtech Novidea appoints Oren Leshem as VP of Sales for APAC and MENA

April 4 2025

Leshem expands remit, with Novidea eyeing growth across the regions.

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