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IRDAI sanctions Niva Bupa, Acko for overshooting FY2025 expense limit

August 21 2026

The regulator barred both insurers from opening new branches for six months.

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HDI Global steps up Asia-Pacific expansion as first-half result rises 8%

August 19 2026

The commercial and specialty insurer is targeting international programmes, captive solutions and renewable energy in the region in the second half.

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MSIG Singapore records 94% claims settlement ratio in 2025

August 17 2026

The insurer settled 92% of fast-track claims within three days.

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Asia's commercial insurance market remains soft as AI sharpens underwriting — Aon

August 10 2026

Property, cyber and D&O buyers benefited from softer pricing in Q2, while underwriters applied greater scrutiny to casualty, auto and catastrophe-prone risks.

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HDI Global puts Southeast Asia, specialty lines at centre of new four-year plan

February 18 2026

The German insurer has plans to sharpen its global footprint, targeting the US, Southeast Asia and the Middle East for growth.

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GIC Re sees COR improve as underwriting losses narrow in Q3

February 9 2026

The state-owned reinsurer’s combined ratio improved to 105.3% in the December 2025 quarter, from 107.83% a year earlier.

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The Lane Re launches in Australia

September 30 2025

Reinsurance MGA covers facultative reinsurance protection in Australia and New Zealand.

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AM Best revises Malayan Insurance's outlook to negative citing underwriting pressure from nat cat risks

August 25 2025

AM Best affirmed Malayan's ratings due to its strong balance sheet and investment portfolio, but warned of volatile underwriting results.

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Suncorp's profits jump 52.3% on strategic divestments, GWP rises 6.3% in FY25

August 14 2025

Suncorp's sale of Suncorp Bank and New Zealand Life were seen as significant drivers behind its profit surge for FY25.

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Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance and affiliates' ratings affirmed with strategic initiatives expected to boost underwriting

June 7 2024

Ratings for Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance and US operating companies; Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance; and Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance (China) all affirmed with a stable outlook.

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