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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

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Star Health posts strong underwriting profit, combined ratio improves to 97.7% in Q1
July 30 2026
Healthy premium growth and sustained operating efficiencies boosted the insurer’s underwriting profit during the quarter.
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BNM plans independent oversight framework for MediAsas
July 30 2026
The base medical insurance and takaful product is undergoing pilot testing ahead of a planned January 2027 launch.
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ProTec General gets IRDAI licence; regulator rolls out governance, policyholder reforms
July 30 2026
The reforms are aimed at easing operational rules for insurers and improving accountability in insurance sales.
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APAC nat cat risks remain high despite low H1 losses – Munich Re
July 30 2026
Regional losses of US$8.7bn in H1 came in at about a quarter of the 10-year average, but the reinsurer says strengthening El Niño conditions leave Japan, Korea, Greater China and Australia exposed through...
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BNM fines Pacific Insurance over 16-month CEO vacancy
July 30 2026
The insurer's CEO post was vacant since November 2024 until Florence Chang took office in March.
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Patanjali, DS Group secure IRDAI nod for US$470m Magma General Insurance takeover
July 30 2026
Patanjali is set to acquire a 73.56% stake in the insurer, while DS Group will hold 24.50%.
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Early estimate puts Kumamoto quake insured losses at US$3bn-4.5bn, ILS impact likely limited
July 30 2026
Fund managers, brokers expect the loss to land below the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, though aftershocks could still shift the picture.
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Bank of Baroda files notice of loss with lead cyber insurer National Insurance — report
July 30 2026
The Indian lender's programme reportedly carries aggregate cover of about ₹7.5bn (US$78.4m), though sources say the loss limit applying to this incident is closer to ₹3bn.
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Policybazaar offers US dollar-denominated term insurance for NRIs via GIFT City
July 30 2026
The product is designed to reduce currency depreciation risks for overseas Indians.
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Go Digit General secures competition authority nod for holding company merger
July 30 2026
The insurer will remain the surviving entity following the merger.
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