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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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Asia’s wealth surge opens US$140bn premium opportunity in untapped HNWI market
August 14 2026
McKinsey said only 15%–20% of HNWIs in the region have integrated life insurance into their wealth planning.
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HSBC global insurance CEO Moncreiffe to exit amid Asia business overhaul — report
August 13 2026
Neither HSBC nor Edward Moncreiffe has officially confirmed the exit.
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Lockton hires Shrungar Bhuva as VP for transaction liability in India
August 13 2026
She joins days after Lockton named its new India chief.
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Singapore life new business premiums rise 28.1% in Q2
August 13 2026
IP and rider new business jumped after April rule changes, while H1 maturity payouts increased sharply
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India weighs health insurance, claims reforms as medical costs surge — report
August 13 2026
A panel comprising regulators, insurers, hospitals, and led by the IRDAI chief will submit recommendations by year-end.
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Meiji Yasuda monitors policy surrenders as rising rates reshape insurance demand
August 13 2026
The observation comes amid similar surrender patterns across other Asian markets.
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Skuld withdraws war risk cover across parts of Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean
August 13 2026
The cancellation, effective from August 16, affects fixed-premium assureds with affected war risk cover.
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IAG posts 7.6% premium growth as RACQ acquisition lifts retail book, catastrophe costs weigh on profit
August 13 2026
Australian retail GWP increased 17.8% to A$10.31bn (US$7.37bn), including A$1.27bn from RACQ Insurance.
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ARPC analysis reveals insurance participation gaps in Australia's cyclone-exposed communities
August 13 2026
Data shows large coverage gaps in areas with high hazard exposure and lower socio-economic capacity.
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Record capital levels to test reinsurance market discipline — AM Best
August 13 2026
The rating agency said casualty pricing, social inflation and long-tail reserve development remain the sector's biggest unresolved risks.
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