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Japan’s mid-sized life insurers hold back from super-long JGBs as volatility and scrutiny persist

January 29 2026

Insurers including Fukoku and Daido are favouring 10–15-year paper for now, while regulators seek clarity on unrealised bond losses.

Singapore property insurance premiums to exceed S$1.6bn in 2030 on value resiliency, ongoing developments — GlobalData

January 28 2026

Digital distribution, rental-platform embedded insurance, faster claims payouts, and rising fire incidents heighten risk awareness, favouring tech-enabled, climate-resilient insurers through 2026–2030...

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Japan watchdog to probe Prudential Life following staff misconduct disclosure — reports

January 28 2026

Regulators are planning to scrutinise the insurer’s sales practices, controls, and governance as part of the inspection.

Hong Kong general insurers deliver HK$1.8bn underwriting profit in Q3 as onshore gains accelerate

January 28 2026

Pecuniary loss drove the bulk of onshore profits, while marine was the big profit contributor for offshore underwriting results.

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Howden appoints Cathryn Neo as head of contingent and litigation risks, Asia

January 27 2026

Neo's appointment follows several moves to Howden's M&A team from rival Aon this month.

Marsh Risk expands data centre insurance facility capacity to US$2.7bn

January 27 2026

Australia and New Zealand are among the countries that will benefit from the facility's expansion.

Philippines scales up crop insurance as climate risks intensify

PCIC secures record budget to widen Philippines' crop insurance in 2026

January 27 2026

The expanded programme will raise coverage limits for rice, corn, and coconut farmers while increasing the number of insured producers.

Howden Asia taps Aon's Jamie Wan as senior director, M&A

January 27 2026

Wan is the company's latest hire from rival Aon.

NSW regulator SIRA fines QBE over delayed treatment payments

NSW regulator fines QBE over delayed treatment payments for compulsory motor

January 27 2026

QBE has acknowledged SIRA’s concerns and has remediated non-compliances.

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Malaysia to pilot ‘base’ medical and health insurance/takaful plan

January 27 2026

The pilot is planned for the second half of 2026 and a full roll-out is scheduled in early 2027.

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