Regulatory

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Zurich’s ClearView acquisition enters ACCC Phase I probe

April 28 2026

The Australian regulator has sought views from market participants on potential impact of Zurich-ClearView, ahead of the 4 June 2026 decision deadline.

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Kuwait Re begins operations from India's GIFT City

April 27 2026

Kuwait Re has joined a growing group of global reinsurers operating from GIFT City.

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Acko prepares for 2027 IPO with US$2bn–US$2.5bn valuation target — report

April 27 2026

The digital insurer has appointed three banks and plans to file draft papers through a confidential route in H2 2026, sources said.

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Prudential Financial committed to Japan despite misconduct fallout

April 27 2026

The insurer expects a US$525m-US$575m hit to 2026 pre-tax adjusted operating income as a prolonged Japan sales suspension weighs on earnings.

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ICA calls for 'urgent' government funding to boost local flood defences

April 27 2026

The Council proposes a 10-year A$30.15bn (US$21.50bn) Flood Defence Fund targeting 24 east-coast catchments covering 1.2 million at-risk properties, among other priorities.

Japan FSA proposes tighter checks on life reinsurance deals

April 27 2026

The draft guidance proposes stress tests for asset-intensive reinsurance deals, including recapture events and multiple reinsurer failures, to assess impacts on solvency and reserves.

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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.