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IRDAI's proposed commission caps draw sharp pushback from brokers

October 5 2026

“Judge us on outcomes, not margins,” one broker says, as intermediaries argue the regulator's draft rules could hurt policyholders and cost jobs.

Crowds carrying umbrellas gather at a busy Japanese city intersection lined with brightly lit shops and signs.

Japan regulator set to suspend new sales at Prudential Life — report

October 5 2026

The insurer has voluntarily stopped writing new business since February, but the FSA is planning a formal order after employees improperly obtained JPY3.1bn (US$19.7m) from about 500 customers.

China Pacific Insurance Co. (H.K.) Ltd. 'A-' Ratings Affirmed

CPIC HK's liquidity improves on cut in high-risk assets as S&P affirms ratings

October 5 2026

A pivot towards investment-grade bonds leaves the P/C insurer better placed to settle claims as its business grows faster over the next 12 months.

China pushes wider domestic trade credit insurance coverage

China bats for wider domestic trade credit insurance coverage

October 5 2026

Insurers are encouraged to use co-insurance to meet large credit exposures in semiconductors, computing power and new-energy vehicles.

Gallagher acquires New Zealand broker Albany Insurance

October 5 2026

The acquisition extends Gallagher's retail broking footprint in New Zealand and follows a similar deal in Australia earlier this year.

KDIC nears agreement with OK Financial for YeByeol Insurance sale — report

October 2 2026

Regulatory reviews are expected to extend the takeover timeline into 2027, even as contract negotiations enter their final stages.

The #IA welcomes the appointment of Wynnie Yeung, Associate Director, Group-Wide Supervision, Long Term Business of the #IA, as the Vice Chair of Implementation Assessment Committee (#IAC) at the IAIS

Hong Kong IA’s Wynnie Yeung appointed vice chair of implementation assessment committee at IAIS

October 2 2026

She currently serves as associate director for group-wide supervision of long-term business.

Hyundai Marine & Fire eyes cyber insurance expansion as part of Japan growth strategy

October 2 2026

The entrance into the cyber segment comes after the non-life insurer’s Japan branch reported premium income of JPY28.9bn (US$183.1m) in 2025, alongside continued expansion of its specialist workforce....

CTF Life appoints chief digital and technology office effective immediately

CTF Life taps former AIA executive to lead digital transformation

October 2 2026

Edison Sam will spearhead CTF Life's digital, data and AI agenda as the insurer accelerates enterprise-wide transformation and growth initiatives across key markets.