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Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Four older adults walk along a sunny coastal trail.
Australian Senate blocks plan to cut private health insurance rebates for over-65s  
October 15 2026
The government plans to reintroduce the legislation in the parliament as it seeks to revive proposed changes to private health insurance rebates.
Gavel beside a wooden block marked “REGULATION” symbolizing insurance regulatory enforcement.
Hong Kong Insurance Authority suspends six individual brokers over AML, CTF breaches
October 14 2026
The case adds to the IA's recent AML enforcement actions against insurers and brokers.
A ship under construction at a waterfront shipyard, surrounded by scaffolding, cranes and trees.
India launches shipbuilding credit risk insurance products
October 14 2026
ECGC and New India Assurance will offer specialised credit risk cover for export and domestic shipbuilding projects.
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance sign on a building.
ICICI Life's VNB rises 22.3% as protection APE jumps in H1
October 14 2026
Retail protection and annuity business led premium growth, while the insurer’s new business margin widened to 26%.
Masked pedestrians walk in front of Kuala Lumpur’s Petronas Twin Towers.
Haze adds to medical claims pressure as Malaysian insurers face repricing constraints
October 14 2026
Allianz Malaysia faces higher earnings exposure as insurers weigh 2027 premium adjustments against the risk of policy lapses.
Offshore wind turbines stand in rows across the sea under a blue sky.
PICC issues Hong Kong’s first sidecar, covering mainland offshore windfarm risks
October 14 2026
The US$12m issuance was conducted through special-purpose insurer Great Wall Re.
City office buildings displaying IAG and RAC logos beneath a blue sky.
IAG offers to sell NRMA’s WA renewal rights in public benefit bid for RAC deal
October 14 2026
The insurer has also offered wider home cover in northern Western Australia and pledged A$20m (US$14m) for community resilience as it seeks ACCC approval.
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Emerging Asia consumers embrace AI for insurance research but not purchases: Peak Re survey
October 14 2026
The survey found growing acceptance of AI in claims-related interactions, even as buyers remain cautious about using it to make insurance purchase decisions.
Crowds gather near Singapore’s Merlion and Esplanade concert hall, with the city skyline behind them.
Singapore life insurance premium growth to reach 13%-17% in 2026 before easing in 2027: S&P
October 14 2026
Rising private healthcare claims are expected to keep compressing margins on health insurance lines.
Lush green rice fields stretch toward a rural horizon, with a narrow track and scattered trees.
Philippine crop insurer pays PHP26.9m in calamity claims to Pangasinan farmers
October 13 2026
Rice farmers accounted for most of the payouts, receiving over PHP25.5m (US$406,368).
A container ship escorted by a tugboat passes cargo cranes and stacked containers at a busy port.
Japan cabinet backs cargo, marine insurance support measures amid Middle East tensions
October 13 2026
The measures are part of a broader effort to strengthen supply-chain resilience as geopolitical risks continue to pressure maritime transport and insurance markets.
Shinhan Card logo on the facade of a modern office building against a blue sky.
Shinhan Financial to acquire 77% of Lotte Non-Life for US$516m
October 13 2026
The group plans to merge the insurer with Shinhan EZ General Insurance and inject capital ahead of tighter K-ICS requirements.
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