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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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Liberty shifts to direct underwriting model with new Australian crop product
June 12 2026
The new CropPlus product includes automatic frost cover and premium discounts for data-sharing Australian growers.
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NOAA declares El Niño has begun, forecasts very strong event
June 12 2026
(Re)in Summary • NOAA has declared El Niño has developed in the tropical Pacific, issuing an El Niño Advisory on 11 June.• Forecast models give a 63% chance of a ‘very strong’ event...
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India’s ship certifier tightens stance on sanctioned vessels
June 12 2026
IRClass, a non-profit organisation, has tightened international sanctions enforcement removing hundreds of vessels tied to Russian and Iranian trade flows.
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Nippon Life builds US$4.6bn private credit book, led by Resolution Life allocation
June 12 2026
Nippon Life is expanding private credit mainly through Resolution Life, while keeping its standalone exposure conservative.
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Malaysia’s takaful growth driven by general business as family segment slows in 2025
June 12 2026
Gross contributions rose 4.7% in 2025, with motor and fire lines driving double-digit growth in general takaful.
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GIAJ steps up reform push, risk awareness as catastrophe exposure rises
June 11 2026
The association is prioritising distribution oversight, strengthening corporate risk management, and advancing digital and regulatory reforms amid mounting catastrophe risks.
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Thailand’s OIC, consumer body partner to fast-track dispute resolution
June 11 2026
A joint complaint system aims to reduce delays, simplify insurance dispute resolution and improve tracking.
Blue-toned close-up of a computer chip labeled AI on a circuit board.
Gallagher Re warns restricted AI models could force insurers to price “uncertainty” in cyber, AI risk
June 11 2026
Limited access to frontier models like Anthropic's Mythos may leave underwriters relying on proxies rather than direct testing, the reinsurer said.
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EV insurance demand surges in Australia as fuel uncertainty drives interest — NRMA
June 11 2026
Used EV searches and clearance rates remain strong, pointing to broader confidence in the shift beyond new-car buyers.
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Middle East conflict fuelling new volatility in Australian claims costs — Crawford
June 11 2026
Higher fuel and freight costs are pushing up repair expenses and prompting contractors to change how they price and deliver claims work.
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Banner for 22nd SIRC: 'Capacity to Capability'—Building resilience through innovation; futuristic city skyline with a glowing highway; Nov 1–5, 2026 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre.