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Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Regulatory

china-re-posts-record-180-4bn-yuan-gwp-for-2025-as-ifrs-profit-slips-dividend-rises
China Re reports 1.1% premium growth but lower 2025 profit as life reinsurance declines
April 1 2026
The firm’s audited net profit attributable to shareholders declined 7.4% to 9.77bn yuan under IFRS despite overall premium growth.
ica-activates-senior-committee-to-manage-middle-east-conflict-impacts-on-australias-insurers
ICA activates senior committee to manage Middle East conflict impacts on Australia's insurers
April 1 2026
Committee will lead industry-wide coordination, support hardship assistance, and advise small businesses on policy coverage.
apra-grants-general-insurance-licence-to-europ-assistance-australia
APRA grants general insurance licence to Europ Assistance Australia
April 1 2026
The licence shifts Generali‑owned travel insurer from a distribution‑only model to a full‑fledged insurer in the Australian market.
singapores-new-ip-rider-rules-may-lower-premiums-but-are-no-silver-bullet-for-medical-inflation
Singapore’s new IP rider rules may lower premiums but are no ‘silver bullet’ for medical inflation
April 1 2026
The new rules will trim IP rider prices by about 30% on average, but insurers still face mounting pressure to manage claims and risk‑pool shifts in a high‑inflation environment.
apra-finalises-capital-reforms-introduces-illiquidity-option-to-boost-retirement-outcomes
APRA sets 1 July start for AILP in longevity product capital rules
April 1 2026
The regulator is maintaining the 45% floor for the advanced illiquidity premium risk allowance to ensure that settings remain aligned with risk levels.
singapores-central-bank-to-label-investment-linked-policies-complex-as-it-sharpens-fair-dealing-push
MAS to classify investment-linked policies as complex products
March 31 2026
New requirements for ILP disclosures and enhanced oversight of claims handling are part of MAS’s broader review of life insurance conduct.
irdai-mandates-ind-as-reporting-for-insurers-from-1-april-2026
IRDAI confirms 1 April Ind AS rollout for insurers
March 31 2026
All (re)insurers must conduct parallel reporting for two years, with one-year transition forbearance, according to the amended framework.
irdai-cancels-volante-india-reinsurance-licence-after-non-launch-decision
Volante U-turns on India operations launch
March 31 2026
Following a strategic review of its global footprint, Volante has opted not to start operations in India.
hong-kong-ia-spotlights-intermediary-conduct-as-2025-complaints-climb-19-9
Hong Kong's Insurance Authority spotlights intermediary conduct as 2025 complaints climb 19.9%
March 31 2026
The regulator received 1,173 complaints in 2025, up from 978 in 2024.
south-african-sanlam-completes-acquisition-of-14-7-stake-in-shriram-life
Sanlam completes 14.72% stake acquisition in India's Shriram Life
March 30 2026
The deal marks the South African group’s latest step to expand its footprint in India’s fast-growing insurance market.
bombay-high-court-stays-us6-5m-gst-demand-against-icici-lombard
Bombay High Court grants stay on US$6.5m GST demand against ICICI Lombard
March 30 2026
The interim relief for ICICI Lombard halting a 623.6m rupees GST demand comes just as sector-wide tax disputes continue to mount.
jio-financial-targets-life-and-general-insurance-launch-in-2026
Allianz Jio targets 2026 launch for primary life and general insurance operations — report
March 30 2026
With reinsurance operations already approved, Allianz Jio is setting its sights on direct insurance underwriting.
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