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Friday, October 23, 2026

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Marina Bay Sands and the ArtScience Museum illuminated beside Singapore’s waterfront at dusk.
MAS considers adding insurance policies to investment list for single-family offices
October 6 2026
The move would expand the range of tax-efficient investment options available to family offices operating from Singapore.
Busy Indian street with auto-rickshaws, a cycle rickshaw, scooters, pedestrians and market signs.
India's GI Council weighs proposal for 10% mandatory co-payment on retail health policies — report
October 6 2026
The industry proposal aims to curb medical inflation and overbilling, while offering lower premiums.
Nighttime cityscape with high-rise buildings, illuminated highways and heavy traffic.
Survey finds 70% of insurance buyers support IRDAI’s proposed commission caps
October 5 2026
While brokers have warned of unintended consequences, most consumers favour commission disclosure and limits aimed at curbing mis-selling.
Busy Malaysian city street filled with cars, taxis and motorcycles.
Malaysia’s reported motor insurance fraud cases more than doubled in 2025
October 5 2026
As industry bodies warn that surging motor insurance fraud could result in higher premiums, consumer advocates are demanding stronger scrutiny of claims data.
FWD Vietnam strikes bancassurance partnership with BVBank
FWD Vietnam strikes bancassurance partnership with BVBank
October 5 2026
The deal strengthens FWD's bancassurance footprint as the insurer continues to expand distribution partnerships across Asia.
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IRDAI's proposed commission caps draw sharp pushback from brokers
October 5 2026
“Judge us on outcomes, not margins,” one broker says, as intermediaries argue the regulator's draft rules could hurt policyholders and cost jobs.
Crowds carrying umbrellas gather at a busy Japanese city intersection lined with brightly lit shops and signs.
Japan regulator set to suspend new sales at Prudential Life — report
October 5 2026
The insurer has voluntarily stopped writing new business since February, but the FSA is planning a formal order after employees improperly obtained JPY3.1bn (US$19.7m) from about 500 customers.
China pushes wider domestic trade credit insurance coverage
China bats for wider domestic trade credit insurance coverage
October 5 2026
Insurers are encouraged to use co-insurance to meet large credit exposures in semiconductors, computing power and new-energy vehicles.
Gallagher acquires New Zealand broker Albany Insurance
Gallagher acquires New Zealand broker Albany Insurance
October 5 2026
The acquisition extends Gallagher's retail broking footprint in New Zealand and follows a similar deal in Australia earlier this year.
KDIC nears agreement with OK Financial for YeByeol Insurance sale — report
KDIC nears agreement with OK Financial for YeByeol Insurance sale — report
October 2 2026
Regulatory reviews are expected to extend the takeover timeline into 2027, even as contract negotiations enter their final stages.
Hyundai Marine & Fire eyes cyber insurance expansion as part of Japan growth strategy
Hyundai Marine & Fire eyes cyber insurance expansion as part of Japan growth strategy 
October 2 2026
The entrance into the cyber segment comes after the non-life insurer’s Japan branch reported premium income of JPY28.9bn (US$183.1m) in 2025, alongside continued expansion of its specialist workforce....
Hanwha Life acquires stake in Acuon Capital for USD 323m
Hanwha Life acquires stake in Acuon Capital for US$323m 
October 2 2026
The acquisition will mark the life insurer's entry into the specialised credit finance sector, as it seeks to diversify its business portfolio.
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