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CALI warns Australia’s lead generation ban could hit life insurance access

June 10 2026

CALI warned the move could limit consumer access to life insurance products and information.

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SBI General may begin IPO preparations soon, Chairman says

June 10 2026

Setty’s comments come as the SBI Group advances plans to list its asset management business.

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Fitch keeps China and Taiwan life insurance outlook at 'deteriorating' in mid-year update

June 9 2026

Low interest rates, currency swings and capital pressures continue to strain both markets, with global non-life insurers maintained at a 'neutral' outlook despite geopolitical risk.

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Ansvar underwriting improves without stop-loss recoveries in fiscal 2025 – AM Best

June 9 2026

The ratings agency affirmed the insurer’s FSR of A- (Excellent) and Long-Term ICR of “a-” (Excellent), both with a stable outlook.

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Philippine court upholds IC authority to expand public transport insurance pools

June 9 2026

The ruling clears the way for a third insurance pool to operate under the Passenger Personal Accident Insurance system.

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GIFT City insurance GWP doubles in FY2026 as reinsurers expand fourfold

June 9 2026

Health and personal accident drove premium growth, as (re)insurers overtook intermediaries as the main source of premiums transacted in the hub.

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IGI secures approval to open reinsurance branch in India's GIFT City

June 9 2026

The move adds IGI to a growing list of global (re)insurers at GIFT City, where gross written premiums nearly doubled to US$1.13bn in FY2026.

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Thailand OIC presses insurers on group capital rules, disaster playbook at CEO roundtable

June 9 2026

The regulator also set a 2026 target to cut disputes and complaints by at least 15%.

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Tokio Marine CEO targets global expansion backed by Berkshire alliance

June 8 2026

The Berkshire Hathaway partnership will help the Japanese insurer pursue overseas deals and expand its solutions business, CEO says.

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ICICI Prudential Life faces US$1.7m GST demand over FY2024 filings

June 8 2026

The latest tax demand adds to the insurer’s growing exposure, marking the fifth such order issued since February this year.

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