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FWD launches high-net-worth hub in Asia

August 7 2025

FWD Private includes a new private lounge in Hong Kong.

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Record Hong Kong downpour set to exceed Wipha claims: Report

August 7 2025

Insurers brace for significant claims after the SAR saw 358mm of rainfall, the highest in August since records began.

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2025 nat cat insurance losses could top US$150bn, says Swiss Re

August 7 2025

The Myanmar earthquake in March was among the few non-US events to generate multi-billion-dollar insured losses in the first half of the year.

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24/25 survey finds insurance carriers highly satisfied with Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation

August 7 2025

Cyclone Reinsurance Pool also receives slightly higher ratings than the Terrorism Reinsurance Pool.

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SBI Life, AU SFB partner on new Indian bancassurance deal

August 6 2025

SBI to capitalise on AU SFB’s 2,505 branches for the distribution of life insurance products.

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Gallagher continues Australian shopping spree with acquisition of agri-focused MACK Insurance

August 6 2025

The deal brings MACK Insurance’s team and agricultural expertise into Gallagher’s NSW operations.

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IRDAI fines Policybazaar over disclosure, outsourcing, premium handling violations

August 6 2025

50m rupees (approx. US$570k) penalty follows a 2020 remote inspection and a five-year regulatory process that concluded with IRDAI’s final order in August 2025.

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APRA hits KeyInvest with capital penalty over risk management failures

August 6 2025

The life insurer must also implement board renewal and remediation plans after independent review found serious oversight gaps.

UIB International exits Indian insurance brokerage venture

August 5 2025

The holding company has sold its minority stake in UIB Insurance Brokers India to private equity firm Samara Capital.

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Arch opens global capability centers in India

August 5 2025

Specialty (re)insurer opens two centers in Trivandrum and Pune, while a third one in Hyderabad is in the works.

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