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Monday, October 26, 2026

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India's Parliament approves bill allowing 100% foreign direct investment in insurance
December 18 2025
The new law will also grant broader enforcement powers to India’s insurance regulator.
Australia
Fewer breaches, rising complaints — Australia insurance code body's 2024-25 report
December 18 2025
The CGC sanctioned two insurers with A$130,000 Community Benefit Payment during the year, including AIG Australia Ltd (AIGAL), for systemic failures in claims and complaints handling, which affected hundreds...
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Chubb eyes 20% workforce reduction through automation of core functions
December 18 2025
The insurer is aiming to automate 85% of its major underwriting and claims processes across 70% of the business.
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Insured nat cat losses top US$100bn for sixth consecutive year — Swiss Re
December 17 2025
The figure is 24% lower than the US$141bn recorded in 2024, but continues to sit well above long-term averages.
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South Korea's FSS slows discount rate rules to relieve solvency pressures for non-life insurers — AM Best
December 17 2025
The move to slow the cuts is a direct response to market conditions, according to AM Best.
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India's lower house clears bill to raise insurance FDI cap to 100%
December 17 2025
The bill will now go to the upper house for approval before it becomes legislation.
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AM Best maintains stable outlook on Malaysia's non-life segment amid medical inflation, de-tariffication, climate risk
December 17 2025
Medical inflation climbed to 15% in 2024, prompting interim repricing controls and longer-term health financing reforms by Bank Negara Malaysia.
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Singapore motor insurance GWP projected to reach S$1.7bn by 2030 – GlobalData
December 16 2025
EV adoption, premium rate increases, and technology-enabled underwriting are expected to support expansion in the segment through the second half of the decade.
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Bondi attack added to Australia's terrorism reinsurance pool after government declaration
December 16 2025
The ICA has also declared the Bondi incident a Significant Event to prioritise insurer support and track related claims.
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South Korea's regulator to overhaul motorcycle insurance pricing to ease delivery riders’ costs
December 16 2025
The reforms target lower personal injury premiums, broader access to time-based motorcycle insurance, and the transfer of no-claims discounts when motorcycles are replaced.
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XS Global targets APAC with launch of Hong Kong unit
December 16 2025
Asia Pac unit will initially focus on inward facultative property, casualty, marine, and accident and health business.
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Thailand’s insurance regulator orders faster total-loss motor claim payouts after southern floods
December 16 2025
As of 12 December, around 30,000 motor insurance claims had been reported, with estimated losses of approximately 7.5bn baht (US$238.1m).
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