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Japan accounting body proposes bond loss relief for Japan's life insurers

February 20 2026

Consultation comes as Japan's life insurers face mounting unrealised losses on JGBs following yield surge.

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Indonesia property premiums to top US$3.3bn by 2030 amid parametric push — GlobalData

February 20 2026

The sector's 2026 growth is estimated at 8.4% with flood and fire losses set to drive underwriting and product changes.

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South Africa's Santam secures nod to open reinsurance branch in India’s GIFT City

February 19 2026

Santam becomes the first insurer from a BRICS member outside India to establish a presence in the GIFT City reinsurance hub.

CFC adds smart-tracking trigger to marine kidnap and ransom cover

February 19 2026

CFC’s system sends instant alerts when a vessel enters restricted waters, allowing real-time activation of kidnap and ransom cover.

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Sompo receives regulatory green light for US$3.5bn Aspen acquisition

February 19 2026

The deal, expected to close in the coming days, will see Japanese insurer leverage Aspen’s Lloyd’s syndicate and capital markets platform to boost its international growth strategy.

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Bangladesh to scrap 50% reinsurance cession rule, liberalise equity caps for US insurers

February 19 2026

The removal of reinsurance cession requirements could open opportunities for global reinsurers to compete more directly for Bangladeshi risks.

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HDI Global puts Southeast Asia, specialty lines at centre of new four-year plan

February 18 2026

The German insurer has plans to sharpen its global footprint, targeting the US, Southeast Asia and the Middle East for growth.

Suncorp weathers A$1.3bn in cat losses as margins hold near target in 1H26

February 18 2026

Weighed by elevated natural hazard costs, the Australian insurer's net profit after tax slumps to A$263m.

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Colin Wildey promoted to Markel International CRO

February 18 2026

He has been with the specialty insurer since 2022, most recently serving as head of risk.

Australia approves 4.41% average private health insurance premium rise from April 2026

February 18 2026

The hospital benefits ratio is projected to rise to 87% for the 12 months from 1 April 2026, up from 85.9% in September 2025.

Aon Thailand names Nanthasri Kheankham as credit solutions executive

February 18 2026

She joins after over one year at AIG, where she worked as a credit underwriter.

AXA XL appoints Thomas Saive as head of underwriting motor for APAC & Europe

February 18 2026

Saive has been with AXA Group since 2011.

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