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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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APRA sets 1 July start for AILP in longevity product capital rules
April 1 2026
The regulator is maintaining the 45% floor for the advanced illiquidity premium risk allowance to ensure that settings remain aligned with risk levels.
liberty-completes-asia-pacific-licence-consolidation-simplifies-branding-in-key-markets
Liberty completes Asia-Pacific licence consolidation, simplifies branding in key markets
April 1 2026
It will now use the “Liberty” brand in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia, while existing brands remain in Malaysia, India and China.
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Aflac Re lands first external reinsurance transaction with Japan Post Insurance
March 31 2026
New asset-intensive reinsurance transaction follows prior internal deals with Aflac Life Insurance Japan.
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Japan Post Insurance takes minority stake in KKR-backed Hoken Minaoshi Hompo
March 31 2026
The move builds on KKR’s 2025 acquisition and marks a step in Japan Post Insurance’s broader diversification push.
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Peak Re's gross written premiums rise 25% in 2025
March 31 2026
Reinsurer reported a net profit after tax of US$189.5m for 2025, according to unaudited results.
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J.C. Flowers & Co. to take controlling stake in Niyam Group
March 31 2026
PE firm is also a lead investor in Niyam’s newly approved Lloyd’s Syndicate 2047.
singapores-central-bank-to-label-investment-linked-policies-complex-as-it-sharpens-fair-dealing-push
MAS to classify investment-linked policies as complex products
March 31 2026
New requirements for ILP disclosures and enhanced oversight of claims handling are part of MAS’s broader review of life insurance conduct.
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IRDAI confirms 1 April Ind AS rollout for insurers
March 31 2026
All (re)insurers must conduct parallel reporting for two years, with one-year transition forbearance, according to the amended framework.
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Gallagher buys Brisbane‑based International Insurance Brokers
March 31 2026
The deal adds specialist expertise in property cover for non-profit organisations to Gallagher’s Australian operations.
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Volante U-turns on India operations launch
March 31 2026
Following a strategic review of its global footprint, Volante has opted not to start operations in India.
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Hong Kong's Insurance Authority spotlights intermediary conduct as 2025 complaints climb 19.9%
March 31 2026
The regulator received 1,173 complaints in 2025, up from 978 in 2024.
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AI data centre boom forcing global insurance reset as accumulation risks surge — Swiss Re Institute
March 30 2026
Hyperscaler capital spending is projected to exceed US$600bn in 2026, with about US$450bn (75%) directly tied to AI data centre infrastructure.
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