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Prudential Life Japan extends new-sales suspension by 180 days

April 22 2026

The extended pause follows an internal probe that found staff solicited about 500 customers for unapproved financial products.

South Korea’s FSS refunds KRW1.36bn in auto insurance fraud surcharges to 2,289 victims

April 22 2026

The FSS says it will also transfer long-term unclaimed surcharges to the Korea Inclusive Finance Agency from May 2026.

CFC launches agentic underwriting within cyber business

April 22 2026

The agentic underwriting pilot has been rolled out on a limited basis, with all recommendations reviewed and approved by human underwriters.

Equity push fuels China life insurers’ 2025 investment gains — S&P

April 22 2026

China Life’s operating profit jumped 55% to 186.12bn yuan (US$27.31bn) in 2025, while New China Life and Ping An posted gains of 29% and 11%, respectively.

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Fiji gets US$540k support from PCRIC after Cyclone Vaianu falls just short of cover trigger

April 21 2026

The ex gratia payment provides urgent relief following widespread flooding and displacement in the country.

MS Amlin launches sub-syndicate s1673 to expand underwriting capacity and support growth

April 21 2026

The vehicle will support business from the firm’s Portfolio Solutions team, which targets opportunities from its MS&AD network and Lloyd’s initiatives.

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Global nat cat losses in Q1 2026 below 10-year average — Gallagher Re

April 21 2026

Absence of US$10bn+ kept totals subdued, with economic losses of US$58bn and insured losses of around US$20bn recorded in the first quarter.

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IAG creates Customer Advocate function to strengthen oversight

April 21 2026

Jennifer Cobley and Georgia Whitbread have been appointed internally to job-share the executive manager, community impact and customer advocate role.

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Generali's Human Safety Net mobilises US$19m in aid for over 515,000 vulnerable people in 2025

April 21 2026

The global initiative delivered over 100,000 volunteer hours in 2025, combining financial aid, co-funding, and Generali employee skills to support partner NGOs.

Australia’s average nat cat claim climbs 39% in 2025 as ICA lifts loss estimate to A$4.8bn

April 21 2026

Late-year storms and rising costs add to Australian insurers’ extreme weather bill, with Queensland accounting for A$4.1bn of insurance losses.

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