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Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Bank Rakyat building in Malaysia with Malaysian flag, related to MNRB's Takaful sale.
MNRB to sell direct takaful arms to Bank Rakyat for US$400m
August 5 2026
Malaysian Re's parent will divest Takaful IKHLAS Family and Takaful IKHLAS General to the cooperative bank, and keep its retakaful business.
Australian dollar notes and calculator, related to superannuation and financial claims.
Australia's general insurance complaints rise 5% in 2025-26, life up 3%
August 5 2026
Motor insurance remained among Australia's most complained-about financial products, according to AFCA.
Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge in Australia with tourists and seagulls.
Australia's redrafted general insurance code risks ASIC rejection, code committee warns
August 5 2026
The General Insurance Code Governance Committee said the proposed code would curb its powers to investigate and weaken protections for consumers.
Sydney skyline with skyscrapers and Harbour Bridge at sunset, Australia.
Ignite Specialty Risk enters Australia, appoints Lucinda Stormont-Sainsbury to lead operations
August 4 2026
The former HDI executive brings 15 years of experience across insurance and legal disciplines spanning Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.
Two men in suits hold signed documents at a Singapore event for MSIG and CASL.
MSIG teams up with newly launched cybersecurity association to boost cover for SMEs
August 4 2026
The insurer will distribute policies through the association's partner network.
LIC signboard in India with branch numbers and logo, related to LIC's stake sale.
India to sell up to 6.5% stake in LIC through offer for sale
August 4 2026
The stake sale is aimed at helping LIC meet public shareholding requirements while raising at least ₹120.8bn through the base offer.
Four men in dark suits pose for a photo at a conference, with Asian Development Bank banners in the background.
ADB, global insurers to unlock US$2.5bn lending capacity for Asia’s underserved markets
August 4 2026
Among the 12 participating insurers are AXA XL, Chubb, Everest, HDI Global, Liberty, and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance.
fairlight-launches-in-australia-with-lloyds-backed-insurance-policies-for-medical-practices-industry
Australian private health cover reaches 45.6% of population, highest since 2017
August 3 2026
Six straight years of gains have recovered about half the ground lost since 2014, when take-up peaked at 47.3%.
Aerial view of a city with a prominent cable-stayed bridge over a wide river lake surrounded by buildings and green spaces, taken from above the skyline.
Bajaj Finserv wins board approval to enter India's reinsurance market
August 3 2026
The proposal comes as private-sector interest in India's reinsurance market gathers pace following recent regulatory reforms.
Modern office building with blue glass windows and a large EtIqa sign on the roof, featuring a yellow smile beneath the letters.
Maybank to take full control of Etiqa in US$1.2bn Ageas buyout
August 3 2026
The billion-dollar deal will be financed through Maybank's internal and external funding and is expected to close in 2026.
Iconic white sails of the Sydney Opera House beside Sydney Harbour with a city skyline and blue sky behind it.
Steadfast extends takeover talks with Amwins-Dragoneer-KKR consortium
August 3 2026
The exclusivity period has been extended until 19 August to allow the parties to complete remaining due diligence.
A damaged road with a large cracked slump hole; a dark minivan parked nearby under an overpass, with traffic cones around the area.
Verisk puts Kumamoto quake insured losses at US$1.4bn–2.1bn
August 3 2026
Modelling firm's range adds weight to the market view that the 28 July event will cost insurers less than the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake.
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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.