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Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Insured nat cat losses top US$100bn for sixth consecutive year — Swiss Re
December 17 2025
The figure is 24% lower than the US$141bn recorded in 2024, but continues to sit well above long-term averages.
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Howden appoints Xianwei Lee as head of M&A, Asia
December 17 2025
He joins from Aon, where he worked for over three years, most recently as head of M&A and transaction solutions, Asia.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
south-korea-to-overhaul-motorcycle-insurance-pricing-to-ease-delivery-riders-costs
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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