Regulatory

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GIAJ chairman pushes initiatives on restoring public trust, disaster resilience, sales reform for Japan insurers

December 29 2025

Shinichiro Funabiki has asked insurers to reinforce their role as social infrastructure for a stable economy and a “safe and secure society”.

Insurance payouts top HK$250m following Wang Fuk Court blaze

December 22 2025

General insurers have paid out about HK$204m so far, while life insurers have settled HK$41.5m in claims.

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AM Best flags underwriting discipline as pricing softens in Hong Kong’s non-life market

December 19 2025

Accident and health, motor continued to weigh on sector results despite overall premium growth in 2024.

2025: Year in Review

December 19 2025

This year has been marked by cautious optimism – though geopolitical uncertainty, nat cat worries, and falling rates created challenges.

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Slower growth, rising medical and auto claims to test Thai insurers — S&P Global

December 19 2025

Despite a significant drop in the equity market, S&P Global says the industry remains resilient.

Fewer breaches, rising complaints — Australia insurance code body's 2024-25 report

December 18 2025

The CGC sanctioned two insurers with A$130,000 Community Benefit Payment during the year, including AIG Australia Ltd (AIGAL), for systemic failures in claims and complaints handling, which affected hundreds...

South Korea's FSS slows discount rate rules to relieve solvency pressures for non-life insurers — AM Best

December 17 2025

The move to slow the cuts is a direct response to market conditions, according to AM Best.

India's lower house clears bill to raise insurance FDI cap to 100%

December 17 2025

The bill will now go to the upper house for approval before it becomes legislation.

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AM Best maintains stable outlook on Malaysia's non-life segment amid medical inflation, de-tariffication, climate risk

December 17 2025

Medical inflation climbed to 15% in 2024, prompting interim repricing controls and longer-term health financing reforms by Bank Negara Malaysia.

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South Korea's regulator to overhaul motorcycle insurance pricing to ease delivery riders’ costs

December 16 2025

The reforms target lower personal injury premiums, broader access to time-based motorcycle insurance, and the transfer of no-claims discounts when motorcycles are replaced.

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Thailand’s insurance regulator orders faster total-loss motor claim payouts after southern floods

December 16 2025

As of 12 December, around 30,000 motor insurance claims had been reported, with estimated losses of approximately 7.5bn baht (US$238.1m).

India's Cabinet clears draft bill to allow 100% foreign ownership in insurers

December 13 2025

India’s 100% FDI insurance bill will now head to Parliament for debate and final passage.

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