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 insurer, which reported a solvency ratio of 142% as of September 2025, now has two months to submit a revised plan covering asset disposals, cost reductions, and capital increases.
India’s insurance regulator has approved two new entrants in the market while beginning work on new regulations following recent amendments to the country’s insurance laws.
Market participants flag that DIFC facility may lead to potential withdrawal of private insurers, while operational risks could continue to restrict vessel movements in the Strait of Hormuz.
Most regional holdings are investment-grade, with roughly 98% rated ‘A’ or higher, helping limit potential credit risks despite market volatility linked to the ongoing conflict.
Reinsurers and brokers are exploring new programme designs to balance capital efficiency with growing digital risk exposures as cyber insurance continues expanding across global markets.
