Vipal Durge is Features Editor at (Re)in Asia, covering the deals and corporate strategy reshaping Asia Pacific insurance. Areas of specialty include M&A and market consolidation, insurer results and underwriting performance, and regulatory decisions across Australia, Japan, India and Southeast Asia.
The state-owned insurer raised its holding through market purchases, crossing the regulatory threshold that requires disclosure of significant shareholding.
Persistent underwriting losses and high distribution costs weigh on India’s general insurers, with direct models and customer ownership seen as key to improving economics.
As rising claims and mental health risks put pressure on disability insurance, APRA and ASIC are pushing insurers to improve product designs and sustainability.
The Australian regulator highlights emerging conduct, accountability and governance challenges as insurers expand AI use and distribution through digital platforms.
