Regulatory

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Edelweiss Life, Pramerica Life receive IRDAI warnings over FY2024-25 expense limit breaches

August 24 2026

The warnings follow similar restrictions on Acko General Insurance and Niva Bupa Health Insurance.

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AIA's agency force to buffer China tax crackdown, S&P says

August 22 2026

The insurer's agency force is likely to support sales to mainland customers as demand remains resilient despite tax scrutiny.

Steadfast inks A$7.7bn takeover deal with Amwins-Dragoneer-KKR consortium

August 21 2026

The parties aim to complete the A$7.7bn transaction by December, subject to shareholder, court and regulatory approvals.

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IRDAI sanctions Niva Bupa, Acko for overshooting FY2025 expense limit

August 21 2026

The regulator barred both insurers from opening new branches for six months.

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APRA flags general insurers for closer scrutiny amid rising AI cyber risks

August 21 2026

The regulator also wants insurers and other financial institutions to demonstrate how geopolitical risks are embedded in strategy, risk appetite and board oversight.

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Thailand insurance complaints fall 27% as OIC steps up claims oversight

August 21 2026

As part of its efforts, the regulator said it also plans to review the five insurers with the highest complaint ratios in 2025.

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Hong Kong IA warns insurers over leverage risk as premium-financing sales climb

August 20 2026

The regulator cited growing use of such policies, aggressive leverage marketing, and heightened lapse risks in its supervisory circular.

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Zurich completes ClearView acquisition to create larger life insurance platform

August 20 2026

The insurer plans to retain ClearView's flagship ClearChoice product as it integrates the business and invest in leading technology.

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MAS eyes AIR guidance, further RBC 2 changes by year-end

August 20 2026

RBC 2 adjustments, reinsurance guidance, and stress-testing developments form part of a broader regulatory response to evolving risks.

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Prudential gets CCI approval for 75% Bharti Life stake

August 19 2026

The deal forms part of Prudential's broader India strategy, alongside its health insurance venture and minority holdings in ICICI Prudential businesses.

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Australia mandates accident insurance for gig delivery workers under new standards

August 19 2026

Under the new guidelines, platforms must provide a “reasonable minimum level of cover” for personal accident risks linked to delivery work.

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China insurers face subdued growth in H2 2026 as regulatory overhaul reshapes sector — Fitch

August 17 2026

Life insurance growth remained subdued in H1, while health and non-motor business supported gains in the non-life sector amid sweeping regulatory changes.

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