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ACCC clears Zurich’s acquisition of Beazley in Phase I review

June 17 2026

The authority found limited local market overlap between the merging parties and sufficient competition from multiple specialty insurers.

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Thai Life Insurance premiums rise 3.45% in 2025 on health and savings demand

June 17 2026

Sector posted moderate growth in 2025 across protection, savings and investment-linked products on the back of rising healthcare costs.

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Some insurers ease Hormuz rates on US-Iran deal hopes, but pre-war pricing hinges on stability

June 17 2026

Early cuts of up to 40% have surfaced, though pricing stays patchy and a history of broken ceasefires leaves many insurers reluctant to move fast.

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Allianz Australia launches Event Response Centre to coordinate severe weather recovery

June 17 2026

The centre is designed to fast-track severe weather claims using real-time data and coordinated team responses.

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Analysts back A$7.7bn Steadfast takeover on valuation and structural rationale

June 17 2026

Strong strategic backing and softer sector valuations are supporting analyst confidence in the Steadfast takeover bid.

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Generali launches global academy to support workforce transformation

June 17 2026

The insurer is targeting strategic and technical capability development as part of ‘Lifetime Partner 27’ plan

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Defne Turkes to step up as President of Liberty International Insurance from July

June 16 2026

She will lead strategic growth across commercial insurance internationally as well as retail markets in Asia.

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ICICI Lombard clarifies E20 fuel use not grounds for claim rejection

June 16 2026

India is increasing the use of ethanol-blended petrol as part of efforts to lower crude oil dependence and promote clean energy.

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Descartes gains Lloyd's coverholder status via OAK Global partnership

June 16 2026

The tie-up allows Descartes to scale parametric insurance offerings at Lloyd’s, targeting climate and emerging technology risks.

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India’s central bank eases non-banking financial companies insurance distribution rules

June 16 2026

RBI’s revised framework simplifies entry for NBFCs in insurance distribution while maintaining IRDAI-led approvals and customer protection requirements.

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