Accident and Health

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.

Sunset over the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train bridge in India.

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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XN Global launches health insurance offering in Hong Kong

July 9 2026

The move broadens the managing general agent’s reach in Asia through a tie-up with local carrier Asia Insurance.

Prudential Singapore appoints Manu Tandon as chief health and protection officer

July 7 2026

The former HSBC chief health officer brings more than two decades of experience in health, protection and employee benefits across Asia.

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Malaysia to begin MediAsas health insurance pilot by end-July

July 7 2026

The base MHIT plan is expected to be rolled out nationwide in January 2027 following the Klang Valley pilot.

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Korea's FSS hands non-dispute complaints to insurance associations

July 6 2026

Motor accident fault-ratio complaints will be the first cases transferred under the new complaint-handling process.

Australia proposes sweeping overhaul of private health insurance system

July 6 2026

A new consultation outlines changes to how PHI products are structured and funded, with feedback invited before reforms are finalised.

Insurers urged to rethink the 'last mile' as trust becomes key to personalisation

July 3 2026

Executives at ITC Asia said insurers should make data collection a visible value exchange while simplifying disclosure, reducing friction and improving customer experience.

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