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Malaysia insurers, takaful operators back standardised base MHIT plan

January 29 2026

Industry bodies said the standardised product will broaden access, support affordability, and sit alongside existing plans ahead of a 2026 pilot.

Philippine regulator PCC clears FPG–Mercantile merger worth $169m in GWPs

Philippine regulator PCC clears FPG and Mercantile merger

January 29 2026

The merged group will rank among the Philippines’ top four non-life insurers by gross written premiums, with a PHP10bn (US$175m) premium base.

Capital surplus pushes reinsurance prices down at January 2026 renewals — Moody’s

January 29 2026

Asia registered pricing declines of 10% to 20% for loss-free accounts across the region.

ADNIC to establish GIFT City branch in India

January 29 2026

Targeted for the second half of 2026, the new branch would extend the insurer's office network beyond the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the UK.

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.

Marsh launches global unit to streamline digital infrastructure contracts

Marsh launches global contract advisory group for data centres and digital infrastructure

January 29 2026

The new unit will help clients navigate contracts and insurance needs across digital infrastructure projects.

Insurers seek to avoid capacity crunch as Japan pushes ahead with offshore wind

January 29 2026

There is ample capacity in the market right now, but will it last?

XS Global appoints Nicholas O'Neil as regional property underwriting manager

January 29 2026

The appointment marks another step in MGA's push to deepen its regional bench strength as it scales its Asia-Pacific platform.

Japan’s mid-sized life insurers hold back from super-long JGBs as volatility and scrutiny persist

January 29 2026

Insurers including Fukoku and Daido are favouring 10–15-year paper for now, while regulators seek clarity on unrealised bond losses.

Beazley’s two-decade cyber business is the true target in Zurich’s £7.7bn bid — Huntington

January 29 2026

The latest multi-billion offer from Zurich Insurance is seen as a tactical attempt to capture Beazley's dominant cyber franchise while testing the board’s resolve with a valuation lower than previous private...

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