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Bangladesh to scrap 50% reinsurance cession rule, liberalise equity caps for US insurers

February 19 2026

The removal of reinsurance cession requirements could open opportunities for global reinsurers to compete more directly for Bangladeshi risks.

Australia approves 4.41% average private health insurance premium rise from April 2026

February 18 2026

The hospital benefits ratio is projected to rise to 87% for the 12 months from 1 April 2026, up from 85.9% in September 2025.

NSW government presses ahead with Emergency Services Levy reform through new parliamentary inquiry

February 16 2026

Proposed changes aim to address insurance affordability and align NSW with other mainland states’ funding models for emergency services.

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Philippine insurance premiums breach PHP500bn in 2025 as market grows 14%

February 13 2026

Net income rose 15.1% to PHP64.79bn (US$1.12bn), even as benefit payments/losses totalled PHP155.93bn.

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Nepal’s government health insurance scheme faces crisis as hospitals suspend services over unpaid claims — report

February 10 2026

Unpaid reimbursements totalling NPR11bn (US$77m) have left hospitals unable to provide insured care.

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China mulls special-bond recapitalisation for state-owned insurers — report

February 2 2026

Fresh capital backing could be delivered via a 200bn yuan (approx. US$29bn) special-bond raise, Bloomberg reports.

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.

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.

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Australia launches consultation on PI insurance as consumer compensation scheme faces strain

December 16 2025

The review will examine how professional indemnity insurance operates when financial services firms enter voluntary administration, winding-up, or deregistration.

Macau issues tighter rules on life insurance referral business

December 4 2025

The new rules mandate stricter pre-notification, due diligence, and post-sale verification for all life insurance referral arrangements.

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