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Colonial First State, AIA agree to A$140m in-principle settlement over super insurance class action

November 11 2025

The agreement remains subject to Federal Court approval, with a formal settlement deed still under negotiation.

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Australia updates legislation to ensure terrorism reinsurance pool covers state-sponsored acts

November 11 2025

ARPC chief executive says changes reinforce the Government’s commitment to "protecting the economy, the domestic insurance industry and policyholders from potential impacts of terrorism."

Aon introduces AI-enabled Claims Copilot for global claims management

November 11 2025

The platform centralises claims data and workflow tools to support brokers and claims teams across multiple markets.

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Steve Smith becomes Senior Advisor to Huntington Underwriting

November 11 2025

Hong Kong-based MGA has selected Smith to guide its strategic growth and capital deployment in Asia and beyond.

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IFSCA asks India's Finance Ministry to allow mutual insurance for ship P&I entity in GIFT City: Report

November 11 2025

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways initiated discussions in January 2024 to establish a domestic P&I entity.

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Fitch downgrades Asuransi Eka Lloyd Jaya's IFS rating on premium collapse, weaker RBC

November 11 2025

The company was also placed on Rating Watch Negative due to thin capital buffers, Fitch stated.

Blackstone targets more partnerships with Japanese life insurers as private credit allocations rise: Report

November 11 2025

Insurer inflows have made private credit Blackstone’s largest business line, shaping its expansion strategy in Japan.

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New India Assurance, Howden, SEEDS launch parametric insurance pilot for cyclone-exposed coastal communities

November 10 2025

The scheme aims to address recurring income losses among fisherfolk and other vulnerable groups along India’s eastern coast.

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IFC, Marsh launch Building Resilience Index in Asia

November 10 2025

The new index aims to provide a standard method for measuring and verifying building resilience for insurers and lenders in Asia.

Zurich rolls out new omnichannel sales and servicing platform in Asia Pacific

November 10 2025

The new platform gives intermediaries real-time visibility of customer interactions and upcoming AI-enabled features.

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