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South Korea's FSS slows discount rate rules to relieve solvency pressures for non-life insurers — AM Best

December 17 2025

The move to slow the cuts is a direct response to market conditions, according to AM Best.

India's lower house clears bill to raise insurance FDI cap to 100%

December 17 2025

The bill will now go to the upper house for approval before it becomes legislation.

APAC insurers prepare for a post-BMI underwriting era as GLP-1 use grows

December 17 2025

Reinsurers say weight history, adherence and rebound risk will matter more than point-in-time BMI as medication-driven weight loss scales.

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AM Best maintains stable outlook on Malaysia's non-life segment amid medical inflation, de-tariffication, climate risk

December 17 2025

Medical inflation climbed to 15% in 2024, prompting interim repricing controls and longer-term health financing reforms by Bank Negara Malaysia.

Adam Clifford rejoins AIG as CEO for International Commercial Insurance

December 16 2025

He will lead AIG’s international operations, including those in Asia Pacific.

Bondi attack added to Australia's terrorism reinsurance pool after government declaration

December 16 2025

The ICA has also declared the Bondi incident a Significant Event to prioritise insurer support and track related claims.

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South Korea's regulator to overhaul motorcycle insurance pricing to ease delivery riders’ costs

December 16 2025

The reforms target lower personal injury premiums, broader access to time-based motorcycle insurance, and the transfer of no-claims discounts when motorcycles are replaced.

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XS Global targets APAC with launch of Hong Kong unit

December 16 2025

Asia Pac unit will initially focus on inward facultative property, casualty, marine, and accident and health business.

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Thailand’s insurance regulator orders faster total-loss motor claim payouts after southern floods

December 16 2025

As of 12 December, around 30,000 motor insurance claims had been reported, with estimated losses of approximately 7.5bn baht (US$238.1m).

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RACQ losses from Queensland storms could blow past budget and hit IAG earnings — Citi

December 16 2025

IAG, which bought RACQ's book for A$855m in September, faces added pressure from October storms.

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