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Sunday, October 18, 2026

Non-life

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.
The #IA welcomes the appointment of Wynnie Yeung, Associate Director, Group-Wide Supervision, Long Term Business of the #IA, as the Vice Chair of Implementation Assessment Committee (#IAC) at the IAIS
Hong Kong IA’s Wynnie Yeung appointed vice chair of implementation assessment committee at IAIS 
October 2 2026
She currently serves as associate director for group-wide supervision of long-term business.
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....
South Korea FSS seeks tighter insurance ad controls as mis-selling rate triples other channels
South Korea FSS targets insurance broadcast ads over elevated mis-selling
October 2 2026
The regulator is seeking tougher advertising oversight after finding current sanction rules failed to curb problematic sales practices.
Hong Kong insurance complaints rise 10% in H1 over operational and claims issues
Hong Kong insurance complaints rise 10% in H1 over operational and claims issues
October 2 2026
The IA described the figure as modest relative to premium growth, which reached 32% in the first quarter.
ARPC proposes 2.9% rise in annual cyclone pool premium to A$770m
ARPC proposes 2.9% rise in cyclone pool premiums, with cuts for high-risk properties
October 2 2026
Average pool premiums for high-risk properties would fall by A$85 (US$59) to A$897, while low-risk properties would pay A$11 more.
Chaucer Group appointment of fac underwriter
Chaucer hires Victoria Tan for property underwriting in Singapore
October 1 2026
Tan joins with a career spanning Asia and the US as the China Re-owned (re)insurer expands its property offering.
Vietnam considers mandatory social insurance for 700,000+ ride-hailing drivers
Vietnam considers bringing 700,000-plus ride-hailing drivers into social insurance scheme
October 1 2026
Lawmakers propose a three-way model under which drivers, platform companies and the state would all pay into the fund.
SG Re begins Singapore operations, targets expansion across Asia
SG Re begins Singapore operations, targets broader Asian expansion
October 1 2026
The new reinsurance broker will initially serve Korea and Japan from Singapore before expanding into Southeast Asian markets including Malaysia and Indonesia.
Jio Financial, Allianz inject ₹6.4bn into India general insurance JV
Allianz, Jio Financial inject US$66.5m into India general insurance JV
October 1 2026
Jio Financial's capital injection is more than twice its investment in the reinsurance venture with Allianz.
Sheyna brings a strong track record of driving growth and delivering results in the Financial Lines segment.
Berjaya Sompo taps Sheyna Marie Janz as head of liability 
October 1 2026
She joins the Malaysian insurer after nearly nine years at AIG Malaysia.
Zurich completes US$10.9bn acquisition of Beazley
Zurich completes US$10.9bn acquisition of Beazley
October 1 2026
Nine Beazley directors have exited and five new board members appointed as Zurich completes its acquisition of the specialty insurer.
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