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Asia renewable projects face tighter underwriting scrutiny despite stable reinsurance capacity — Willis

June 19 2026

The region added a record 513.3 GW last year, but supply-chain disruption, climate volatility and China's subsidy changes are reshaping how those projects get insured.

Sompo appoints Henry MacHale as international markets underwriting, strategy chief

June 19 2026

He joins after over 15 years with Aspen, where he was group chief strategy officer.

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Japan and India drive surge in APAC transactional risk claims — Marsh

June 19 2026

Private equity-driven deal activity and rising use of transactional risk insurance pushed APAC claims to record levels in 2025.

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Australia's broker code breaches fall 2% but complaints climb 8% in 2025

June 19 2026

Late renewal contact remained the single biggest source of non-compliance, accounting for 38% of all breaches.

LIC India's Dinesh Pant joins IRDAI as whole-time member

June 19 2026

A seasoned professional with over 35 years of insurance experience, Pant will serve the regulator for five years.

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Lloyd’s Market Association warns Hormuz shipping recovery hinges on greater clarity

June 18 2026

LMA outlined operational, regulatory and safety hurdles that must be addressed before vessels can safely return to Hormuz transit.

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Australia eyes tougher disclosure rules for rising insurance premiums

June 18 2026

The Albanese government demands insurers improve how they explain significant premium rises as regulators intensify oversight of customer outcomes.

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IRDAI moves to enhance regulatory transparency with revised framework

June 18 2026

The draft framework introduces mandatory public consultation and standardised procedures to strengthen regulatory accountability and consistency.

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Manulife withdraws leverage from HNW offering amid Hong Kong regulatory scrutiny — Report

June 18 2026

The move highlights growing regulatory concern over high-leverage premium financing structures targeting wealthy Asian clients.

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Income Insurance to transfer HIVE digital platform to Embed Financial Group Holdings

June 18 2026

The transfer moves the platform into a wider embedded finance infrastructure group while the insurer will remain a customer.

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