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Mega Insurance posts COR of 78% in 2025 as Fitch affirms rating

August 3 2026

The Indonesian insurer's equity of IDR884bn (US$49m) already clears the IDR250bn minimum the regulator sets for the end of this year.

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Lotte Non-Life back on market after Shinhan Financial ends acquisition talks — report

July 31 2026

The sellers reportedly sought a valuation higher than KRW1 trillion (US$703m), a key hurdle in the deal negotiations.

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Japan joins Asia's commercial rate downturn while Vietnam bucks trend in Q2 — Marsh

July 31 2026

A run of commercial insurance rate growth in Japan came to an end as regional downward rate pressure continued across Asia.

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Kumamoto earthquake losses expected to be "relatively lower" than 2016 event, says Aon

July 31 2026

Estimates from across the broker and ILS market point the same way, with losses expected to fall short of the quakes that struck the same prefecture a decade ago.

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State insurers secure NPCIL nuclear cover programme at steep discount — report

July 31 2026

The sharply discounted bids come weeks after the IRDAI warned non-life insurers that aggressive pricing could erode underwriting discipline.

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Niva Bupa cuts underwriting losses as retail health premiums surge in Q1

July 31 2026

Lower claims costs and strong retail health growth helped narrow underwriting losses and boost quarterly earnings.

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LIC faces US$11.4m GST exposure over FY2022-23 input tax credit claims

July 31 2026

The order adds to a growing number of GST disputes involving Indian insurers over input tax credit claims.

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Australian MGA Epsilon integrates RedSky to expand marine underwriting capability

July 31 2026

The integration brings together two Envest-backed businesses.

Jane Mason joins Delta Insurance Australia as head of underwriting

July 31 2026

She joins after over a year with Lloyd's coverholder Probitas 1492.

AIA Singapore expands cross-border corporate medical benefits

July 31 2026

The cross-border benefits extension is intended for employees who prefer treatment in Malaysia due to lower costs.

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