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Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Australia moves to cut private health insurance rebates for over-65s from April 2027
Australia moves to cut private health insurance rebates for over-65s from April 2027
September 16 2026
The change is expected to increase the cost of cover for around 3.2 million older Australians.
MB Insurance takes prestige motor underwriting into New Zealand
MB Insurance takes prestige motor underwriting platform into New Zealand
September 16 2026
The 35-year-old Australian MGA is writing prestige, luxury, high-performance and classic motor risks for New Zealand brokers on MS Amlin capacity at Lloyd's.
Manulife Philippines has appointed Ganesh Murugesan as Chief Information Officer
Manulife Philippines appoints Ganesh Kumar Murugesan as chief information officer 
September 15 2026
Murugesan brings over 25 years of experience developing and delivering technology solutions for insurers.
Steve Williams who has been appointed as Allianz Commercial’s Head of Liability Underwriting.
Allianz Commercial appoints Steve Williams as head of liability underwriting in Australia
September 15 2026
Williams steps into the role after being appointed acting head last October.
Miller enters Malaysia via Labuan reinsurance platform
Miller enters Malaysia via Labuan reinsurance platform
September 15 2026
The new operation is anchored by treaty reinsurance specialists Jo Garnett and Hui Sin Low, with additional talent expected to join later this year.
Starr taps Patto To as regional A&H claims manager for Asia
Starr taps Patto To as regional A&H claims manager for Asia 
September 15 2026
Having worked in the industry for over eight years, To brings extensive experience in A&H and consumer lines claims
South Korea motor insurers swing to H1 underwriting loss as combined ratio hits 101.9%
Korea motor insurers post first H1 underwriting loss in 6 years as combined ratio hits 101.9%
September 15 2026
Rate increases and a larger insured vehicle pool helped lift premiums in H1 2026, although worsening claims costs weighed on the segment.
Eureka Underwriting launches in Australia with Lloyd’s backing
Eureka Underwriting launches Lloyd's-backed financial lines agency in Australia
September 15 2026
Led by former Swiss Re Corporate Solutions and AIG executive Giuseppe Carone, the Lloyd's-backed MGA will focus on professional indemnity, cyber and management liability risks.
ICICI Prudential Life to challenge US$391K tax demand after appeal rejection
ICICI Prudential Life to challenge US$391K tax demand after appeal rejection
September 15 2026
The GST demand and penalty relate to alleged non-payment of tax on certain outward supplies between 2017 and 2019.
BRICS backs reinsurance capacity talks, India offers GIFT City for risk lab
BRICS backs reinsurance capacity talks, India offers GIFT City for risk lab
September 15 2026
The proposed resilience centre would build shared risk models, though the declaration commits no capital.
China targets 90% grain crop insurance coverage under 2030 agriculture plan
China sets 1.9% penetration target, 20% expense ratio cap for agricultural insurance
September 15 2026
The plan also calls for expanded market-based reinsurance, stronger catastrophe protection, and greater technology investment across the agricultural insurance sector.
Philippines orders Western Guaranty to expedite claims after MV June Aster ferry fire kills 76
Philippines orders Western Guaranty to expedite claims after MV June Aster ferry fire kills 76
September 15 2026
The cause of the MV June Aster fire remains under investigation, with survivor accounts pointing to a possible onboard explosion.
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