Accident and Health

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Star Health posts strong underwriting profit, combined ratio improves to 97.7% in Q1

July 30 2026

Healthy premium growth and sustained operating efficiencies boosted the insurer’s underwriting profit during the quarter.

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BNM plans independent oversight framework for MediAsas

July 30 2026

The base medical insurance and takaful product is undergoing pilot testing ahead of a planned January 2027 launch.

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Vietnam non-life insurers rebound as digital channels and commercial demand lift growth: AM Best

July 28 2026

Health and personal accident lines led premium expansion in 2025, helped by bancassurance partnerships and embedded insurance.

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Hanwha General's long-term line's profit falls despite revenue growth: AM Best

July 27 2026

Rising medical claims and competition squeeze margins on the South Korean insurer's long-term book.

Zurich General Malaysia signs bancatakaful partnership with MBSB Bank

July 24 2026

The partnership gives Zurich General Takaful access to MBSB's customer base and branch network.

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India's top court warns insurers over policy ambiguity, urges IRDAI to standardise cross-border motor cover

July 23 2026

“Sloppy drafting could cost you something,” the bench told insurers while stressing the importance of precise policy drafting.

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India's GI premiums accelerate 16% in June as health, motor and PA expand

July 20 2026

Health, motor and personal accident insurance powered the industry's fastest YoY growth of 2026, while fire premiums continued to decline for a sixth straight month.

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ICICI Lombard's combined ratio worsens to 107.2% on fire losses, motor TP reserve hit in Q1

July 16 2026

A higher combined ratio and weaker investment income contributed to a 46% decline in quarterly profit.

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Dhipaya identified as lead insurer in deadly Bangkok pub fire

July 14 2026

The venue was insured under a fire policy with total coverage of THB40m (US$1.19m).

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Japan general insurers' underwriting performance improves as fire claims fall in FY2025

July 13 2026

Fire insurance led Japan's non-life market improvement in FY2025, as claims fell sharply despite continued premium growth across major commercial lines.

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