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Vietnam non-life insurers rebound as digital channels and commercial demand lift growth: AM Best

July 28 2026

Health and personal accident lines led premium expansion in 2025, helped by bancassurance partnerships and embedded insurance.

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Typhoon Noul drives Shenzhen losses, Guangdong catastrophe prepayments

July 27 2026

In Shenzhen alone, insurers received 1,212 claims worth CNY18.37m (US$2.71m).

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Tokio Marine eyes IAG, Suncorp for potential A$20bn deal – Report

July 27 2026

The Japanese insurer is seeking a large-scale Australian acquisition as it looks to deploy surplus capital and diversify overseas earnings.

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Hanwha General's long-term line's profit falls despite revenue growth: AM Best

July 27 2026

Rising medical claims and competition squeeze margins on the South Korean insurer's long-term book.

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IRDAI tells insurers to speed up responses to Ombudsman complaints

July 27 2026

Delayed and piecemeal submissions by insurers have been slowing Ombudsman investigations, the regulator said.

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Hong Kong government to handle Wang Fuk Court fire insurance claims after buyout

July 27 2026

The move comes as residents press for greater transparency over the estate's condition and the handling of compensation following last year's fire.

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South Korean motor insurers post first H1 loss since 2020 – Reports

July 27 2026

Claims leakage from minor-injury treatment and higher repair costs are adding pressure ahead of a seasonally weaker second half.

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Prudential Japan resolves 437 of 498 sales misconduct claims

July 27 2026

The insurer has also reviewed 365 additional complaints across Prudential Life and Gibraltar Life since January, with 125 cases qualifying for reimbursement.

SBI Life posts 29% VNB growth in Q1 amid rising claims and costs

July 27 2026

Protection and non-participating products played a bigger role in new business generation for SBI Life in the first quarter of India's financial year.

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IAG partners with OpenAI to develop voice agent technology for claims

July 27 2026

The partnership targets one of insurers' most pressure-tested functions: claims handling during natural catastrophes

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