Regulatory

Korea's core capital reforms to spur capital adjustments, but near-term impact remains limited

February 2 2026

Mandatory core capital rule from January 2027 targets heavy hybrid use, raising refinancing pressure, but is viewed as credit positive with limited near-term ratings impact.

Indonesia’s AAUI chairman Budi Herawan named 2026 ASEAN Insurance Council chairman

January 30 2026

He has led Indonesia's general insurance association since 2023.

Malaysia insurers, takaful operators back standardised base MHIT plan

January 29 2026

Industry bodies said the standardised product will broaden access, support affordability, and sit alongside existing plans ahead of a 2026 pilot.

Philippine regulator PCC clears FPG–Mercantile merger worth $169m in GWPs

Philippine regulator PCC clears FPG and Mercantile merger

January 29 2026

The merged group will rank among the Philippines’ top four non-life insurers by gross written premiums, with a PHP10bn (US$175m) premium base.

TasInsure would burden taxpayers without fixing costs, ICA-backed analysis warns

January 29 2026

Report says government-backed insurer's operating costs would ultimately force taxpayer-funded capital injections to keep the insurer solvent.

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Japan watchdog to probe Prudential Life following staff misconduct disclosure — reports

January 28 2026

Regulators are planning to scrutinise the insurer’s sales practices, controls, and governance as part of the inspection.

NSW regulator SIRA fines QBE over delayed treatment payments

NSW regulator fines QBE over delayed treatment payments for compulsory motor

January 27 2026

QBE has acknowledged SIRA’s concerns and has remediated non-compliances.

Australia's insurance complaints rise 16% as GI disputes nearly double since 2020–21

January 23 2026

AFCA’s 2024-25 report highlights a surge in add-on insurance disputes, though delays in claims handling continue to improve.

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Local mutuals won’t fix flood premiums without national risk pool — ICA chief

January 20 2026

Responding to Queensland's proposal for a mutual insurer, Andrew Hall says a national flood risk pooling scheme and large-scale mitigation investment are needed to fix Australia's insurance affordability...