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AIA's agency force to buffer China tax crackdown, S&P says

August 22 2026

The insurer's agency force is likely to support sales to mainland customers as demand remains resilient despite tax scrutiny.

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MS&AD to invest up to US$273m in Standard Life's UK pension venture

August 22 2026

The Japanese group is betting on long-term growth in the UK pension risk transfer market as it targets higher earnings from overseas businesses.

Steadfast inks A$7.7bn takeover deal with Amwins-Dragoneer-KKR consortium

August 21 2026

The parties aim to complete the A$7.7bn transaction by December, subject to shareholder, court and regulatory approvals.

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IRDAI sanctions Niva Bupa, Acko for overshooting FY2025 expense limit

August 21 2026

The regulator barred both insurers from opening new branches for six months.

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Ping An posts 11.2% NBV growth in H1 2026 as P&C CoR improves to 95.1%

August 21 2026

Multi-channel reach and targeted product and payment strategies boosted the insurer's new business value growth.

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Steadfast trading halted as consortium finalises A$7.7bn deal documentation

August 21 2026

The Amwins-Dragoneer-KKR consortium is finalising documentation and financing for its proposed A$7.7bn (US$5.5bn) acquisition of Steadfast after entering the final stages of due diligence.

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APRA flags general insurers for closer scrutiny amid rising AI cyber risks

August 21 2026

The regulator also wants insurers and other financial institutions to demonstrate how geopolitical risks are embedded in strategy, risk appetite and board oversight.

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Thailand insurance complaints fall 27% as OIC steps up claims oversight

August 21 2026

As part of its efforts, the regulator said it also plans to review the five insurers with the highest complaint ratios in 2025.

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Japan Post Insurance NBV doubles in Q1

August 21 2026

Despite double-digit growth in new policy sales, Japan Post continues to face headwinds from a declining in-force policy block.

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MS&AD insurance service profit rises 28% as overseas underwriting strengthens

August 21 2026

The group's overseas insurance subsidiaries delivered strong growth, with insurance service profit up 70% and the combined ratio improving to 91.7%

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