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Korea’s FSS begins on-site inspections of KB and DB Insurance as disputes surge – report

Korea’s FSS begins on-site inspections of KB Insurance and DB Insurance as disputes surge — report

September 10 2026

The regulator plans to inspect four life insurers and 10 non-life insurers through 30 October.

bolttech announces leadership appointments in APAC and North America

bolttech names Emma Butler APAC CEO, Philip Weiner to lead North America

September 10 2026

Both are internal promotions: Butler moves up from regional manager for Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam, while Weiner relocates from Asia after a decade as a founding member of the executive...

Monte Carlo reflections: from capital formation to capital deployment

September 10 2026

Pricing adequacy set the agenda for the US and Europe at RVS 2026, but APAC discussions centred on growth and innovation.

Japanese insurers face no pressure from JGB unrealised losses as yields rise: Fitch

September 10 2026

Insurers are shifting to higher-yielding bonds rather than cutting overall exposure, as JGBs gain appeal over hedged foreign bonds.

Hong Kong IA pitches 'one-stop' risk advisory role for Chinese firms expanding overseas

September 10 2026

Hong Kong's insurance solutions and advisory ecosystem can support mainland companies managing global expansion risks, the IA said.

ASIC to review disaster-area insurance claims intermediaries under new corporate plan

ASIC identifies disaster-area insurance claims handling as focus area for 2026-27

September 10 2026

Life insurance servicing, AI-related risks, and regulatory efficiency are also among ASIC’s key areas of focus for 2026–27.

WILLIS RE APPOINTS NEIL ECKERT AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Willis Re appoints Neil Eckert as CEO

September 9 2026

The reinsurance veteran will assume the role upon completion of his existing contractual commitments.

South Korea freezes National Health Insurance premium rate at 7.19% for 2027

September 9 2026

The move comes as private insurers report higher health claims costs and regulators are stepping up scrutiny of medical claim payouts.

Sanjeev Chopra as Director – Operations at IFFCO-TOKIO General Insurance.

IFFCO-TOKIO names Sanjeev Chopra director of operations

September 9 2026

He brings over 35 years of insurance industry experience to the role.

Prudential Hong Kong launches AI underwriting tool

September 9 2026

Built with Alibaba Cloud, the chatbot returns indicative acceptance, exclusion and loading outcomes in minutes rather than days.

PICC Re outlook lifted to positive as parent’s capital position strengthens

S&P lifts PICC Re outlook to positive on expected capital improvement

September 9 2026

The parent's proposed CNY15bn (US$2.2bn) state injection, part of a broader CNY70bn package, underpins the change, though S&P affirmed the reinsurer's 'A-' ratings.

We are delighted to welcome Nikhil Kamdar to Team ProTec as our Appointed Actuary Designate*.

ProTec General hires Nikhil Kamdar as appointed actuary

September 9 2026

He joins the insurer after key actuarial roles at Digit Insurance and Raheja QBE.

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