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Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Fukoku Life to scale up super-long Japanese bond holdings as yields climb: Report
April 21 2025
Insurer sees room to expand domestic bond purchases as shifting yield expectations and global trade tensions reshape its investment outlook.
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Malaysia's Takaful industry projects up to US$181m loss from BNM's medical premium cap
April 16 2025
Cap limits premium increases, but industry says the underlying issue is the rising cost of medical care.
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Climate risks push 650,000 Australian properties toward uninsurability in 2025, report warns
April 16 2025
Climate Council and Climate Valuation report that 4.4% of the country's housing stock is high risk, posing a threat to long-term insurability.
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Tariff volatility casts credit shadow over insurers: AM Best
April 16 2025
AM Best highlights potential inflationary pressures and increased claim costs for insurers amid ongoing tariff disputes.
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APAC insurance markets brace for impact as US-China trade tensions soar 
April 15 2025
Region's insurers face challenges including market volatility, slower premium growth, and increased hedging costs.
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Taiwanese and Chinese insurers most exposed as tariff shock roils APAC markets: Moody’s
April 11 2025
Capital market instability and rising claims costs could be key challenges for APAC insurers amid tariff tensions.
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China raises equity investment cap for insurers amid global market volatility
April 9 2025
NFRA encourages insurers to invest in strategic industries to support domestic stability and growth.
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PAC to deepen probe into Malaysia medical insurance hikes with five more closed-door sessions: Report
April 4 2025
The committee held two public hearings and 12 closed-door sessions involving ministries, regulators, insurers, and hospital groups.
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Medical inflation threatening access to healthcare: Malaysian Re
April 2 2025
Malaysian government is exploring social health insurance, and partnerships with private providers, to manage rising costs.
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Budget missing 'much needed' disaster resilience measures: Insurance Council of Australia
March 28 2025
ICA says lack of new flood mitigation funding, failure to remove insurance taxes could worsen premium pressures.
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Prudential reaffirms commitment to BNM cap after lawmakers question medical insurance hike
March 27 2025
Prudential Assurance Malaysia says reported figures were drawn from letters explaining average medical inflation rates.
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Malaysia's life and takaful insurers’ profits halve as medical claims soar
March 26 2025
Escalating medical costs and increased claims will put further pressure on underwriting income.
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