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Australia introduces bill to ban use of adverse genetic test results in life insurance underwriting

November 27 2025

The Council of Australian Life Insurers has welcomed the bill, saying it will help to support better health outcomes.

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Roojai raises US$60m in Series C, eyes M&A and further growth in Thailand and Indonesia

November 27 2025

Apis Partners Group led the funding round, joined by Asia Partners and existing investors.

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BNM eyes ride-hailing reform amid steep premium spikes and driver exodus: Report

November 27 2025

Driver associations report sharp increases in compulsory e-hailing cover, with fewer insurers offering daily policies and higher operating costs adding to financial strain.

Massive blaze tears through Tai Po housing estate in Hong Kong

November 26 2025

Flames have engulfed multiple towers of Wang Fuk Court, prompting the city’s highest fire alarm, and with reports emerging of residents trapped in their homes.

Queensland hailstorm claims climb past 27,800, insurers brace for more

November 26 2025

The volume of insurance claims has surged sharply, rising from 16,000 recorded on 25 November.

Taiwan life insurers propose phased FX accounting to curb hedging costs: Report

November 26 2025

Change to allow FX impacts gradually rather than immediately would cut insurers’ annual FX hedging costs by about NT$90 billion (US$2.87bn).

Taiwan FSC approves merger of Taishin Life and Shin Kong Life

November 26 2025

The merged insurer will operate as Shin Kong Life Insurance from 1 January 2026.

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India's finance ministry eyes merger of three state-run general insurers: Report

November 26 2025

The three general insurers include Oriental Insurance, National Insurance, and United India Insurance.

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Fidelis Partnership launches new (re)insurance MGA focused on alternative risk transfer

November 26 2025

Carnovis will offer structured (re)insurance solutions with diversified risk exposures across key global regions including APAC.

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More Chinese insurers roll out robot liability products as humanoid robot use expands

November 26 2025

Ping An and PICC have introduced specialised insurance products for humanoid robots, following CPIC’s lead with its launch last month.

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