Regulatory

ICA calls for expanded cyber obligations as AI attacks threaten small business resilience

September 3 2025

The ICA has urged greater tech provider obligations, workforce exchanges, and expanded ransomware reporting to strengthen cyber resilience.

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Hong Kong Insurance Authority fines Tahoe Life HK$10m

September 3 2025

The fine follows earlier regulatory moves to protect 90,000 life policies amid governance and reporting concerns at the insurer.

Ajay Seth officially takes the helm as IRDAI chief

September 1 2025

The former secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs, who succeeded Debasish Panda, officially began his tenure on September 1.

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Taiwan’s FSC begins accepting applications for new digital insurers

September 1 2025

Taiwan’s regulator said the initiative is part of wider efforts to encourage Insurtech adoption and diversify the country’s insurance market.

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Philippines' Empire Insurance officially closes after two-year liquidation process

August 25 2025

Insurance Commission has completed liquidation proceedings for the non-life insurer, with a contingency fund established to handle remaining claims.

Japan FSA plans new bureau for insurance, asset management oversight: Reports

August 25 2025

The overhaul would be the agency’s first major restructuring since the abolition of its Inspection Bureau in 2018.

IRDAI weighs cap on health insurance premium hikes, consultation paper expected soon: Reports

August 22 2025

IRDAI is considering caps on annual health insurance premium hikes amid concerns over steep price increases for policyholders.

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APRA targets easing reinsurance costs, easing of regulatory burden in 2025-26 plan

August 22 2025

Australia's prudential regulator has outlined measures to address rising reinsurance costs and reduce regulatory compliance burdens for insurers as part of its latest corporate strategy.

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India panel of ministers pushes GST relief on life and health insurance to council stage

August 21 2025

The final decision is expected to be made at an upcoming council meeting in September or October.

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Australian consumer lobby urges government to add flood cover to Cyclone Reinsurance Pool

August 21 2025

ACIL’s call follows Brisbane City Council’s update to its flood map, which has seen thousands of properties reclassified as higher risk.

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Taiwan's Mercuries Life mulls sale, overseas partnerships to improve capital: Report

August 20 2025

Under regulatory pressure to improve its capital adequacy, Taiwan's Mercuries Life is exploring a potential sale of the business along with other options.

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13% premium growth fuels uptick in insurance penetration in the Philippines in Q2

August 20 2025

Total premium growth for the industry stood at 12.98% in Q2, with non-life leading the charge.

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