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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.

Bupa to expand Australia healthcare footprint with Partnered Health acquisition

June 18 2026

The acquisition expands Bupa’s existing healthcare network, adding 68 clinics and corporate health businesses across Australia.

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Halliwell expands APAC technical services with ExcelPlas acquisition

June 18 2026

The move adds specialist polymer testing capabilities to Halliwell's forensic and technical services across the region.

Dimitri Hursalas becomes head of affinity at Aviso Specialty

June 18 2026

He joins after working for six years at Marsh as the specialty insurer builds out its schemes and affinity capability.

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Fariha Neda joins Arch Insurance Australia in northern region executive assurance role

June 18 2026

The appointment marks the latest in a series of senior underwriting changes at Arch Australia this year.

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India’s first comprehensive MGA rulebook arrives in GIFT City

June 18 2026

The dedicated framework allows MGAs to design products and run the policy lifecycle, but restricts them from entering reinsurance or syndicate structures.

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APRA tells insurers to strengthen readiness for geopolitical shocks

June 18 2026

Larger exposed entities will be asked to assess gaps in crisis preparedness, personnel risk and political risk.

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Rising interest rates to ease capital pressure on Korean insurers in H2 – Fitch

June 18 2026

The sector’s K-ICS ratio improved in 2025, but earnings remained under pressure from claims and onerous contract losses.

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