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Pacific Life Re inks third asset-intensive reinsurance deal with Tokio Marine & Nichido Life

June 9 2026

Third transaction with Japanese life insurer underscores Pacific Life Re’s growing role in the country’s AIR market.

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Philippine court upholds IC authority to expand public transport insurance pools

June 9 2026

The ruling clears the way for a third insurance pool to operate under the Passenger Personal Accident Insurance system.

Chubb Australia promotes three to new national distribution roles

June 9 2026

Mark Roberts, Annelisa Richardson and Brendan Behm will oversee key broker relationships with Envest, Steadfast and Austbrokers, respectively.

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IGI secures approval to open reinsurance branch in India's GIFT City

June 9 2026

The move adds IGI to a growing list of global (re)insurers at GIFT City, where gross written premiums nearly doubled to US$1.13bn in FY2026.

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Hong Kong life insurers to face pressure as cross-border monitoring tightens — S&P Global

June 9 2026

While direct impact remains limited, tighter cross-border monitoring could weigh on insurers' distribution and sales.

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India's marine insurance pool cuts war-risk premiums by up to 48% amid self-reliance push

June 9 2026

With more than 80 marine war-risk policies issued since its May launch, India is advancing plans to build a domestic protection and indemnity (P&I) framework.

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Tokio Marine CEO targets global expansion backed by Berkshire alliance

June 8 2026

The Berkshire Hathaway partnership will help the Japanese insurer pursue overseas deals and expand its solutions business, CEO says.

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ICICI Prudential Life faces US$1.7m GST demand over FY2024 filings

June 8 2026

The latest tax demand adds to the insurer’s growing exposure, marking the fifth such order issued since February this year.

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IRDAI hosts technical workshop to support Ind AS rollout

June 8 2026

Insurers have been urged to closely follow the monthly implementation roadmap and collaborate between finance and actuarial functions.

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LIC seeks more long-term investment instruments as annuity liabilities grow

June 8 2026

The insurer said it is engaging with IRDAI, RBI and SEBI as rising annuity inflows increase demand for long-duration assets.

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