Free trial
Subscribe

Log in

(Re)in Asia logo

Emerging risks | Growth Opportunities | APAC Insurance

(Re)in Asia logo
Saturday, November 7, 2026

Motor

RAC logo mounted on a building exterior beneath a blue sky and beside trees.
IAG-RAC tribunal hearing set for March 2027, pending ACCC public benefit ruling
October 12 2026
The law freezes the review until the ACCC decides IAG’s application, with a ruling expected by early February.
Container cranes and stacked cargo boxes beside elevated highways in Hong Kong, with high-rise buildings and hills beyond.
Hong Kong extends mandatory motor, employees' compensation cover to Huanggang Port area
October 9 2026
The agreement removes the need for policyholders to amend existing compulsory insurance arrangements before the port begins operations on 12 October.
Portrait of an unnamed APAC chief wearing glasses, set against a city skyline and illuminated bridge.
Generali puts China and India at the centre of its next APAC growth push
October 7 2026
APAC chief Rob Leonardi looks to turn a 27.8% jump in premiums into a bigger earnings base.
Busy Malaysian city street filled with cars, taxis and motorcycles.
Malaysia’s reported motor insurance fraud cases more than doubled in 2025
October 5 2026
As industry bodies warn that surging motor insurance fraud could result in higher premiums, consumer advocates are demanding stronger scrutiny of claims data.
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.
AM Best Assigns Credit Ratings to Beibu Gulf Property & Casualty Insurance Company Ltd.
Beibu Gulf Insurance narrows underwriting losses as AM Best assigns B++ rating
October 1 2026
Portfolio restructuring has narrowed underwriting losses at the Guangxi insurer, whose book is nearly half motor.
India’s GI direct premium growth returns to 10% in August as health, motor advance
India’s GI direct premium growth rebounds to 10% in August as health, motor advance
October 1 2026
Health and motor insurance drove the recovery after July’s slowdown, while personal accident rebounded and fire remained under pressure.
ASIC to review ‘disaster chaser’ claims firms as it sets 2026-2027 insurance priorities
ASIC to review ‘disaster chaser’ claims firms as it sets 2026-2027 insurance priorities
September 30 2026
The regulator will also review funeral insurance in the first half of 2027 and report on life insurer service issues, while continuing to monitor cash settlements and motor premium disclosure.
Thailand allocates THB4bn for flood relief as insurers prepare for rising claims
Thailand sets aside US$120m for flood relief as OIC moves to speed up claims
September 30 2026
Floods in 48 provinces, including Bangkok, could cost the economy THB25.35bn (US$754.8m), according to one estimate.
South Korea insurance fraud detections rise 9.1% in H1 as authorities target hospital-led schemes
South Korea insurance fraud value rises 9.1% in H1 as authorities target hospital-led schemes
September 29 2026
The regulator announced plans to fast-track the removal of insurance agents convicted of fraud as detected fraud losses climbed in H1 2026.
ACCC blocks IAG's RAC Insurance acquisition for second time
Second ACCC rejection sends IAG's RAC Insurance bid to public benefit test
September 23 2026
Regulator found rival insurers would be unlikely to offset competition lost, but insurer says it will now seek approval on public benefit grounds.
South Korea motor insurers' loss ratio rises to 84.7% through August
South Korea motor insurers' loss ratio rises to 84.7% through August
September 22 2026
The four largest non-life insurers reported a higher year-to-date motor insurance loss ratio despite an improvement in August performance.
1 2 3 4 5 … 49
(Re)in AsiaSIRC 2026 Hub(Re)in AsiaSIRC 2026HubExplore the hub →