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AXA Thailand widens river clean-up drive to recover 52,000 litres of waste

January 30 2026

Insurer has deployed a second catamaran to expand daily waste collection and recycling operations on the city’s main waterway.

Zurich Australia to divest investment arm to Russell Investments

January 30 2026

The deal will add nearly A$2bn in funds under management to Russell’s Australian wealth business, with completion targeted for end-Q1 2026.

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Bupa Hong Kong, Tencent roll out palm-scan check-in across 20 clinics

January 29 2026

The rollout links Express Check-in with Bupa’s Blua Health app.

Malaysia insurers, takaful operators back standardised base MHIT plan

January 29 2026

Industry bodies said the standardised product will broaden access, support affordability, and sit alongside existing plans ahead of a 2026 pilot.

Philippine regulator PCC clears FPG–Mercantile merger worth $169m in GWPs

Philippine regulator PCC clears FPG and Mercantile merger

January 29 2026

The merged group will rank among the Philippines’ top four non-life insurers by gross written premiums, with a PHP10bn (US$175m) premium base.

ADNIC to establish GIFT City branch in India

January 29 2026

Targeted for the second half of 2026, the new branch would extend the insurer's office network beyond the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the UK.

TasInsure would burden taxpayers without fixing costs, ICA-backed analysis warns

January 29 2026

Report says government-backed insurer's operating costs would ultimately force taxpayer-funded capital injections to keep the insurer solvent.

Marsh launches global unit to streamline digital infrastructure contracts

Marsh launches global contract advisory group for data centres and digital infrastructure

January 29 2026

The new unit will help clients navigate contracts and insurance needs across digital infrastructure projects.

Japan’s mid-sized life insurers hold back from super-long JGBs as volatility and scrutiny persist

January 29 2026

Insurers including Fukoku and Daido are favouring 10–15-year paper for now, while regulators seek clarity on unrealised bond losses.

Beazley’s two-decade cyber business is the true target in Zurich’s £7.7bn bid — Huntington

January 29 2026

The latest multi-billion offer from Zurich Insurance is seen as a tactical attempt to capture Beazley's dominant cyber franchise while testing the board’s resolve with a valuation lower than previous private...

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