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India’s first-year life premiums jump 23% in November as policies surge by nearly half

January 13 2026

Generali Central Life's first year premiums surged 241% year-on-year, with newer and mid-sized insurers also posting triple-digit gains amid a strong November.

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Suncorp faces A$1.3bn natural hazard toll in 1H26 following destructive weather events

January 13 2026

The projection was estimated against a full-year natural hazard allowance of A$1.77bn for FY26.

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Marsh Asia names I-Mei Chan as senior advisor in credit specialties team

January 12 2026

Chan brings over 20 years of banking industry experience, with previous stints at HSBC, Deutsche Bank, and Raiffeisen Bank International AG.

OJK makes health insurance co-payments optional, caps risk-sharing at 5%

January 12 2026

The move scraps a previous requirement for private health insurance policyholders to pay at least 10% of every claim.

HDI Global opens Seoul office to expand APAC reach

January 12 2026

Ki Hyung Jo has joined as Korea market lead, with HDI to offer local clients access to insurer's existing product range and new specialty solutions, such as cover for K-pop events.