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Australia proposes sweeping overhaul of private health insurance system

July 6 2026

A new consultation outlines changes to how PHI products are structured and funded, with feedback invited before reforms are finalised.

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Geopolitics reshapes maritime risk as shipping enters ‘new equilibrium’ – Allianz

June 24 2026

Geopolitical disruption is increasing volatility in marine risk, despite a year-on-year decline in shipping incident

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APRA tells insurers to strengthen readiness for geopolitical shocks

June 18 2026

Larger exposed entities will be asked to assess gaps in crisis preparedness, personnel risk and political risk.

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Middle East conflict fuelling new volatility in Australian claims costs — Crawford

June 11 2026

Higher fuel and freight costs are pushing up repair expenses and prompting contractors to change how they price and deliver claims work.

Business continuity is under pressure in a fragmenting APAC, says Coface’s regional CEO

April 30 2026

Trade credit risk is becoming harder to read in Asia-Pacific, as supply chains fragment and payment delays lengthen.

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Hong Kong private medical claims spend up over 60% in four years – HKFI study

April 29 2026

Day procedures and higher-end outpatient care were flagged as key drivers, with the study also pointing to panel providers and group plans as potential cost moderators.

Singapore’s new IP rider rules may lower premiums but are no ‘silver bullet’ for medical inflation

April 1 2026

The new rules will trim IP rider prices by about 30% on average, but insurers still face mounting pressure to manage claims and risk‑pool shifts in a high‑inflation environment.