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Sunday, October 18, 2026

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Japan life sector data incidents affect nearly 29,000 people
LIAJ, Prudential disclose new data incidents as Japan governance concerns deepen
September 16 2026
However, both entities said they found no evidence that the information had been misused.
Asia's space growth outpaces local capacity as insurers rebuild after heavy losses
Asia's space growth outpaces local capacity as insurers rebuild after heavy losses
September 16 2026
Asia's commercial space sector is expanding faster than local insurance capacity, leaving operators reliant on overseas reinsurers as orbital congestion emerges as a new underwriting risk.
Kyobo Life to integrate digital insurer Lifeplanet
Kyobo Life to integrate digital insurance arm Lifeplanet
September 16 2026
The merger is intended to enhance Kyobo Life's digital insurance capabilities by combining Lifeplanet's online platform with its broader life insurance franchise.
South Korea's FSS flags claims handling concerns amid rising complaints
South Korea's FSS flags claims handling concerns amid rising complaints
September 16 2026
The regulator plans closer oversight of claims assessment practices, with a particular focus on claims leakage, dispute trends and potential on-site reviews.
Australia moves to cut private health insurance rebates for over-65s from April 2027
Australia moves to cut private health insurance rebates for over-65s from April 2027
September 16 2026
The change is expected to increase the cost of cover for around 3.2 million older Australians.
MB Insurance takes prestige motor underwriting into New Zealand
MB Insurance takes prestige motor underwriting platform into New Zealand
September 16 2026
The 35-year-old Australian MGA is writing prestige, luxury, high-performance and classic motor risks for New Zealand brokers on MS Amlin capacity at Lloyd's.
Manulife Philippines has appointed Ganesh Murugesan as Chief Information Officer
Manulife Philippines appoints Ganesh Kumar Murugesan as chief information officer 
September 15 2026
Murugesan brings over 25 years of experience developing and delivering technology solutions for insurers.
Zurich's US$10.9bn Beazley acquisition secures regulatory approvals, targets October 1 completion
Zurich's US$10.9bn Beazley acquisition secures regulatory approvals, targets 1 October completion
September 15 2026
A court hearing on 22 September is the last substantive hurdle before the mega deal is completed.
“We are disrupting ourselves”: Peak3 announces new end-to-end AI-driven delivery lifecycle for insurance systems
Peak3 announces new end-to-end AI-driven delivery lifecycle for insurance systems 
September 15 2026
The system has cut end-to-end feature development and core implementation costs by 50%, with client availability planned within six to 12 months.
Steve Williams who has been appointed as Allianz Commercial’s Head of Liability Underwriting.
Allianz Commercial appoints Steve Williams as head of liability underwriting in Australia
September 15 2026
Williams steps into the role after being appointed acting head last October.
Miller enters Malaysia via Labuan reinsurance platform
Miller enters Malaysia via Labuan reinsurance platform
September 15 2026
The new operation is anchored by treaty reinsurance specialists Jo Garnett and Hui Sin Low, with additional talent expected to join later this year.
Starr taps Patto To as regional A&H claims manager for Asia
Starr taps Patto To as regional A&H claims manager for Asia 
September 15 2026
Having worked in the industry for over eight years, To brings extensive experience in A&H and consumer lines claims
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