Regulatory

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...

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Swiss Re projects 6.9% annual insurance growth for India to 2030, driven by reforms

January 20 2026

Regulatory changes and digital innovation are set to boost insurance demand across India’s life and non-life sectors.

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South Korea to phase in 7-year split payments for insurance sales commissions

January 19 2026

The FSC will also extend its “1,200% rule” cap to GA-to-agent commissions and related payments.

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APRA appoints general insurance executive director Jane Magill to lead life, health, and superannuation

January 19 2026

Magill will assume the new role following Carmen Beverley-Smith's departure last week.

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Taiwan’s proposed FX amortisation rules could have ‘profound’ implications for life sector, analysts warn

January 19 2026

The draft rule could smooth earnings but weaken hedging and leave key capital and liquidity questions unresolved, analysts warned.

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AM Best maintains Stable outlook on India’s non-life insurance segment amid reforms, growth prospects

January 16 2026

The outlook anchors on the market's 13.7% year-on-year growth by end-2025.

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