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IRDAI tightens framework for foreign insurers’ liaison offices in India

February 14 2026

IRDAI’s revised rules widen extension criteria for liaison offices to cover bilateral trade importance, FDI inflows, technology transfer and market development.

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Global insurtech funding sees first rise since 2021, rising 19.5% in 2025 — Gallagher Re

February 13 2026

(Re)insurers made a record 162 venture investments in insurtechs in 2025, Gallagher Re reported.

MAPFRE Re secures approval for GIFT City branch in India

February 13 2026

The firm's Asia-Pacific regional manager said the new branch will complement its wider build-out across other key Asian markets.

Dai-ichi Life to pull agency secondees after probe finds 1100 cases of improper data access

February 13 2026

The findings are the latest in a series of compliance breaches drawing regulatory focus in Japan’s insurance sector.

MSIG Asia partners with Peak3 on regional digital core system rollout

February 13 2026

The partnership aims to support embedded and on-demand products distributed via platform partners, using modular cover configured for different markets.

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Vietnam breaks from Asia’s soft market trend as commercial rates rebound to 15% in Q4

February 13 2026

Korea led the region’s softening with a 17% composite rate drop, while Taiwan and Hong Kong SAR also posted double-digit declines, according to Marsh data.