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Abundant capacity keeps Asian energy insurance rates under pressure in early 2026: WTW

April 16 2026

The intense rate competition is expected to persist across Asia’s energy insurance market at least into first half of 2026.

Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority expands student outreach with updated lifetime risk quiz

April 16 2026

The programme, delivered with the Financial Education Centre of the Hong Kong Family Welfare Society, drew 2,200 students from 58 schools.

QBE flags marine loss exposure from extreme weather, tariff volatility and vessel fires in 2026

April 16 2026

Marine insurers face heightened accumulation and cargo fire exposures as environmental and geopolitical risks intensify.

Swiss Re names Devpriya Misra as head of newly established credit and surety hub for APAC, Middle East, and Africa

April 16 2026

He has been with the reinsurer since 2009 and has held a number of global and senior leadership roles, most recently as director.

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ICICI Lombard combined ratio edges up to 103.4% in FY2026 as premium growth lags industry

April 16 2026

India's largest private sector general insurer's loss ratios in crop and fire lines increased during FY2026, however the business saw profits rise by over 10%.

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Muthoot Finance plans entry into India insurance distribution as corporate agent

April 16 2026

Subject to IRDAI registration, the NBFC plans to distribute life, general, and health products.

Rare Earth announces senior leadership changes as Wang Wei becomes chairman

April 16 2026

The changes also see Candace Chan, Mark Gu, and Martin Ham named as regional Chief Executives.

Australian general insurer complaints rise 30% in FY2025

April 16 2026

ASIC's new dashboard shows that premium disputes and claims handling delays drove the rise.

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Malaysia life insurers’ medical claims rise 5.3% in 2025 – LIAM

April 16 2026

The industry association also expects the country's medical inflation rate to reach 16% in 2026.

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Vietnam life GWP to top US$7bn by 2030 as digital channels gain ground — GlobalData

April 16 2026

Growth is expected to continue to pick up pace following declines in 2023 and 2024.

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