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Dhipaya and Muang Thai Insurance expediting claims payouts after fatal Bangkok bus-train crash

May 18 2026

The bus carried compulsory and voluntary cover with the insurers, as BMTA pledged 1.5m baht (approx. US$45,900) in preliminary compensation to each deceased's family.

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Standard Club faces higher exposure after Australia court rejects liability cap on wreck claims

May 18 2026

Australia's High Court ruled that wreck removal claims excluded under Australia's maritime reservations cannot be capped by reclassifying them as property damage.

Thailand OIC pushes real-time reporting, e-policies for compulsory motor cover

May 18 2026

Draft registrar orders would tighten cancellation rules and align compulsory cover with annual vehicle tax renewals.

ACCC clears Zurich’s A$415m ClearView acquisition

May 15 2026

Zurich's takeover of ClearView has cleared the antitrust test in Australia, allowing the deal to proceed following a Phase I review.

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Daniel Neo joins Swiss Re Asia‘s Board of Directors

May 15 2026

He has over 20 years of C-suite level board and governance experience across multiple Asia markets.

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Marsh to acquire ENEOS insurance units in Japan

May 15 2026

The broker will acquire ENEOS Insurance Service and ENEOS Material Trading from the Japanese energy group, with closing expected in Q3 2026.

Santam names Hemant Gulati as country head for GIFT City India branch

May 15 2026

He moves to the South Africa-based (re)insurer after over 17 years at Unison Insurance Broking Services.

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South Korea to ban seizure and transfer of aviation insurance payouts from June

May 15 2026

The amendments also bar insurers from refusing mandatory cover for light aircraft and drone operators without valid grounds.

MS&AD completes US$1.44bn acquisition of 18% stake in Barings

May 15 2026

The deal expands MS&AD’s overseas investment capacity and diversifies its income sources.

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Jio Financial, Allianz incorporate India general insurance joint venture

May 14 2026

The Indian JV partner will invest ₹49.5m (US$517,060) for a 50% stake in its general insurance joint venture with Allianz.

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