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Japan watchdog to probe Prudential Life following staff misconduct disclosure — reports

January 28 2026

Regulators are planning to scrutinise the insurer’s sales practices, controls, and governance as part of the inspection.

Victorian bushfires insured losses top A$200m as claims mount

January 28 2026

Insurers have received 3,123 claims from the Victoria bushfires, with more expected as residents return to affected areas.

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Allianz Indonesia appoints Allianz Global Investors AM to manage selected investment portfolios

January 28 2026

Asset manager will oversee portfolios tied to Allianz Life and Allianz Life Syariah under the new agreement.

Insurance industry leaders recognised in Australia Day honours

January 27 2026

OAM recipients include a Sedgwick executive adjuster, an insurance director with RACQ and Helia board roles, and a Victorian broker now part of Gallagher.

Australia's AUB Group to buy majority stake in UK broker Prestige for A$432m

January 27 2026

The transaction, subject to regulatory approval, marks AUB’s formal entry into the UK’s managing general agent sector.

Marsh Risk expands data centre insurance facility capacity to US$2.7bn

January 27 2026

Australia and New Zealand are among the countries that will benefit from the facility's expansion.

Philippines scales up crop insurance as climate risks intensify

PCIC secures record budget to widen Philippines' crop insurance in 2026

January 27 2026

The expanded programme will raise coverage limits for rice, corn, and coconut farmers while increasing the number of insured producers.

NSW regulator SIRA fines QBE over delayed treatment payments

NSW regulator fines QBE over delayed treatment payments for compulsory motor

January 27 2026

QBE has acknowledged SIRA’s concerns and has remediated non-compliances.

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Malaysia to pilot ‘base’ medical and health insurance/takaful plan

January 27 2026

The pilot is planned for the second half of 2026 and a full roll-out is scheduled in early 2027.

Prudential Life Japan vows governance overhaul after staff misconduct

January 27 2026

An external expert panel will assess customer losses and compensation after staff pushed non-approved investments.

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