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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.

Marine insurance rates set to rise in wake of record $2.8bn Baltimore loss — Howden Re

May 4 2026

The bridge collapse is pushing the marine (re)insurance market to reassess loss concentration and reinsurance exposure.

China’s insurance sector posts 6.2% premium growth in Q1 2026

April 29 2026

Life insurers and foreign-funded players outperformed the broader market during the quarter, while property insurers recorded 2.9% growth.

HDFC ERGO elevates Samir Shah to Deputy Managing Director

April 28 2026

Shah brings 19 years of general insurance experience, with a track record in strengthening financial governance across the organisation.

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Hong Kong insurance premiums surge nearly 30% in 2025, led by life business

April 24 2026

Underwriting results in Hong Kong’s general insurance sector were mixed in 2025, with property underwriting profit falling sharply due to claims from the Wang Fuk Court fire.

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Pacific posts third straight quarter of double-digit commercial rate declines

April 23 2026

Region once again posted the steepest rate decline globally, softening 12% in Q1, according to Marsh data.

Asia insurance rates decline continues across major commercial lines in Q1 2026

April 23 2026

Increased insurer capacity and competitive pressures pushed Asia’s commercial insurance rates down another 5% last quarter, says Marsh.

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.

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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South Korea motor insurers post steepest underwriting loss since 2019 as combined ratio hits 103.7%

March 27 2026

Motor insurers absorbed their worst underwriting result in six years as hospital treatment and vehicle repair cost inflation outpaced premium income.

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