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India extends surety bond option to coal sector

July 3 2026

For now, the facility applies only to coal blocks allocated under the MMDR Act.

Insurers urged to rethink the 'last mile' as trust becomes key to personalisation

July 3 2026

Executives at ITC Asia said insurers should make data collection a visible value exchange while simplifying disclosure, reducing friction and improving customer experience.

Delta New Zealand appoints Brett Wainhouse as head of distribution

July 3 2026

Wainhouse brings nearly three decades of insurance experience across New Zealand, Australia and the UK.

Lockton taps Alberto Ferriolo as Asia marine and transportation growth leader

July 3 2026

He joins from Miller, bringing over nine years of experience in cargo insurance, logistics and commodity trade.

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IRDAI commissions study of insurance ‘dark patterns’

July 3 2026

The exercise will monitor customer-facing practices across the industry over nine months as regulators intensify scrutiny of digital distribution channels.

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Zurich enters Australian home insurance market through expanded Honey partnership

July 3 2026

The insurer will underwrite and manage claims for Honey's home, landlord, and motor policies from October 2026.

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Parametric heat insurance triggers payouts for over 39,000 women workers in India

July 3 2026

A total of ₹2.06m (US$21,700) was paid to insured women workers across Gujarat and Delhi.

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Japan's Aflac Life faces FSA scrutiny following 4.38 million-customer data breach

July 3 2026

The insurer said it will continue investigating the incident and report to the FSA on the facts of the case

Coface appoints Ivor Miric as APAC debt collection sales head

July 2 2026

He joins from Atracius Collections, where he has worked for over 12 years, most recently as collections manager for MEA and India.

QBE expands Evariste Yeung's remit to cover motor, A&H and householder across Asia

July 2 2026

The promotion expands Yeung's remit to include householder insurance alongside his existing regional motor responsibilities.

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