Non-life

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South Korea's DB Insurance completes US$1.65bn acquisition of Fortegra

June 1 2026

Fortegra will operate independently under its existing leadership as the two companies target growth across the US, Europe and Asia.

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BYD offers insurance guarantee for assisted-driving systems

June 1 2026

The Chinese EV maker will cover repair costs and compensation for accidents under its God's Eye assisted-driving system, and has pledged that claims will not raise policyholders' premiums.

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AM Best places Labuan Re under review as MNRB moves to buy 80% stake

June 1 2026

The deal, valued at US$100.69m, is set to close in Q4, with ratings under review pending completion and assessment of Labuan Re’s credit fundamentals.

Specialty lines under extreme stress as Hormuz crisis tests reinsurance resilience — Howden Re

May 29 2026

A surge in claims and premiums across marine and war-related insurance is testing specialty markets, while reinsurers hold steady on capacity.

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SEADRIF, UN's FAO launch anticipatory drought insurance pilot in Laos

May 29 2026

As mainland Southeast Asia braces for a potential return of El Niño in 2026–27, SEADRIF and the FAO have rolled out an index-triggered drought insurance pilot in Laos.