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India life insurance market set to surpass US$135.6bn by 2030: GlobalData

May 5 2026

Regulatory reforms, tax changes and digital distribution are expected to support sustained growth in India’s life insurance market, according to GlobalData.

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Fitch maintains rating watch negative on Eka Lloyd Jaya amid capital shortfall risk

May 5 2026

Ratings agency cited uncertainty over planned capital injections and ongoing regulatory changes as key factors in its latest review of the Indonesian insurer.

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Japan to raise compulsory motor liability insurance rates by 6.2% from November

May 5 2026

Increases in net premium rates, company expenses, and agency commissions were factored in on the approved standard rate hike — the first in 13 years.

Chubb appoints Lorna Latorre as Head of Travel for APAC

May 5 2026

Latorre joins Chubb as Head of Travel, Asia Pacific, as the insurer looks to grow its travel insurance partnerships across the region.

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Berkshire CEO Abel reaffirms Japan strategy — report

May 4 2026

Berkshire remains committed to investing in Japanese companies despite intensifying competition across the insurance sector.

Asia catastrophe losses in 2025 highlight pressure points in flood and quake underwriting — Swiss Re

May 4 2026

Floods and earthquakes dominated Asia’s catastrophe losses in 2025, underscoring challenges linked to urbanisation, exposure growth and risk assessment, according to Swiss Re.