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GIAJ updates solicitation compliance guide following Japan insurance rule changes

May 11 2026

The April 2026 edition adds guidance on large agencies and planned comparative recommendation sales rules.

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China Belt & Road Reinsurance Pool nominates Forte as global reinsurance partner in Cambodia

May 10 2026

The move is expected to widen reinsurance support for Cambodian infrastructure, energy, transport, and large-scale commercial risks.

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South Korean insurers’ overseas net income rises 23.8% in 2025 on acquisitions

May 8 2026

Life insurers drove the growth off the back of recent M&A, but non-life carriers saw net income fall 7.8% due to natural catastrophes.

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QBE sees 11% premium growth in Q1 as catastrophe losses build early in the year

May 8 2026

The Australia‑listed insurer’s Q1 trading update highlighted solid premium momentum alongside net catastrophe claims exceeding half of its first‑half allowance.

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Hillhouse Investment Management to acquire Mercer’s Private Client Services

May 8 2026

The transaction follows Marsh’s review of its global asset portfolio and plans to streamline its business.

SEADRIF, WFP launch second 'impact-based' parametric policy for Lao PDR

May 8 2026

The new policy triggers financial relief when a set number of people are affected by extreme weather, and follows the rollout of a similar impact-based policy in Lao PDR in 2025.