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Saturday, October 17, 2026

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China pushes wider domestic trade credit insurance coverage
China bats for wider domestic trade credit insurance coverage
October 5 2026
Insurers are encouraged to use co-insurance to meet large credit exposures in semiconductors, computing power and new-energy vehicles.
Gallagher acquires New Zealand broker Albany Insurance
Gallagher acquires New Zealand broker Albany Insurance
October 5 2026
The acquisition extends Gallagher's retail broking footprint in New Zealand and follows a similar deal in Australia earlier this year.
KDIC nears agreement with OK Financial for YeByeol Insurance sale — report
KDIC nears agreement with OK Financial for YeByeol Insurance sale — report
October 2 2026
Regulatory reviews are expected to extend the takeover timeline into 2027, even as contract negotiations enter their final stages.
The #IA welcomes the appointment of Wynnie Yeung, Associate Director, Group-Wide Supervision, Long Term Business of the #IA, as the Vice Chair of Implementation Assessment Committee (#IAC) at the IAIS
Hong Kong IA’s Wynnie Yeung appointed vice chair of implementation assessment committee at IAIS 
October 2 2026
She currently serves as associate director for group-wide supervision of long-term business.
Hyundai Marine & Fire eyes cyber insurance expansion as part of Japan growth strategy
Hyundai Marine & Fire eyes cyber insurance expansion as part of Japan growth strategy 
October 2 2026
The entrance into the cyber segment comes after the non-life insurer’s Japan branch reported premium income of JPY28.9bn (US$183.1m) in 2025, alongside continued expansion of its specialist workforce....
CTF Life appoints chief digital and technology office effective immediately
CTF Life taps former AIA executive to lead digital transformation
October 2 2026
Edison Sam will spearhead CTF Life's digital, data and AI agenda as the insurer accelerates enterprise-wide transformation and growth initiatives across key markets.
South Korea FSS seeks tighter insurance ad controls as mis-selling rate triples other channels
South Korea FSS targets insurance broadcast ads over elevated mis-selling
October 2 2026
The regulator is seeking tougher advertising oversight after finding current sanction rules failed to curb problematic sales practices.
Hanwha Life acquires stake in Acuon Capital for USD 323m
Hanwha Life acquires stake in Acuon Capital for US$323m 
October 2 2026
The acquisition will mark the life insurer's entry into the specialised credit finance sector, as it seeks to diversify its business portfolio.
Allianz Malaysia sets up Labuan unit to serve high-net-worth life clients
Allianz Malaysia sets up Labuan unit to serve high-net-worth life clients
October 2 2026
The new subsidiary, set up on 1 Oct 2026, will target Malaysia's wealthy with foreign currency-denominated products.
Asahi Life eyes Vietnam expansion with 1,000-strong sales staff
Asahi Life eyes 1,000-strong sales team in Vietnam, new health products as MVI Life takeover nears
October 2 2026
The insurer is also planning to fund further domestic and overseas growth, including acquisitions, through FY2030.
Hong Kong insurance complaints rise 10% in H1 over operational and claims issues
Hong Kong insurance complaints rise 10% in H1 over operational and claims issues
October 2 2026
The IA described the figure as modest relative to premium growth, which reached 32% in the first quarter.
ARPC proposes 2.9% rise in annual cyclone pool premium to A$770m
ARPC proposes 2.9% rise in cyclone pool premiums, with cuts for high-risk properties
October 2 2026
Average pool premiums for high-risk properties would fall by A$85 (US$59) to A$897, while low-risk properties would pay A$11 more.
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