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PE-backed insurer Kiwi General debuts in India with motor product, adviser-led strategy

June 8 2026

Co-founded by former Tata AIG CEO Neelesh Garg, the Indian start-up is eyeing a broader product rollout, including commercial vehicle and group health offerings, in the coming months.

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Singapore GI market flat in Q1 2026 as claims fall and underwriting results hold steady

June 5 2026

Direct premiums slipped 0.4%, with onshore credit, aviation hull leading premium growth, while offshore property and cargo dragged.

Victoria drives rise in Australia's motor theft claims as insurance losses hit A$243m

June 4 2026

National theft claims would have fallen 10% in 2025 without Victoria's surge, ICA data shows.

MSAD to cut domestic bases to 240 ahead of 2027 Mitsui SumitomoAioi merger

Mitsui Sumitomo–Aioi merger targets US$1.75bn profit by FY2030

June 4 2026

The merged Mitsui Sumitomo-Aioi Nissay Dowa entity will to lean into cost reduction and scale data capabilities to drive profits.

IRDAI fines Nissan Renault Financial Services US$105K over motor insurance distribution breaches

June 2 2026

The regulator also issued a warning over shortcomings in customer grievance handling and complaint registration processes.

FPG Insurance completes merger with Mercantile in Philippines

June 1 2026

The deal marks the formation of one of the Philippines’ top four non-life insurers.

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BYD offers insurance guarantee for assisted-driving systems

June 1 2026

The Chinese EV maker will cover repair costs and compensation for accidents under its God's Eye assisted-driving system, and has pledged that claims will not raise policyholders' premiums.