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Korea's FSS hands non-dispute complaints to insurance associations

July 6 2026

Motor accident fault-ratio complaints will be the first cases transferred under the new complaint-handling process.

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India extends surety bond option to coal sector

July 3 2026

For now, the facility applies only to coal blocks allocated under the MMDR Act.

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IRDAI commissions study of insurance ‘dark patterns’

July 3 2026

The exercise will monitor customer-facing practices across the industry over nine months as regulators intensify scrutiny of digital distribution channels.

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Japan's Aflac Life faces FSA scrutiny following 4.38 million-customer data breach

July 3 2026

The insurer said it will continue investigating the incident and report to the FSA on the facts of the case

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RBI flags underwriting strain in general insurance, rise in life policy surrenders

July 2 2026

The central bank says these trends are weighing on insurers' profitability and could leave parts of the sector more vulnerable to future shocks.

QBE gains full ownership of Indian JV after IRDAI approval

July 2 2026

The acquisition ends an 18-year joint venture with Prism Johnson and gives the Australian insurer full control of its India business.

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Prudential-HCL venture becomes India's eighth standalone health insurer after IRDAI approval

July 2 2026

The approval marks the regulator's third insurance licence this year and expands Prudential's presence in India's insurance market.

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Bima Sugam to roll out first insurance products by September-end

July 2 2026

Motor, health and term cover will lead the digital marketplace's phased launch, which insurers are racing to connect to after technology delays.

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Australian broker code body refers two firms to ASIC over strata insurance conflict concerns

July 1 2026

The review examined seven brokers that collectively operate with 1,088 representatives in strata management.

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New GIAJ chairman Ishikawa emphasises reform execution amid rising risks

July 1 2026

The leadership transition comes as cyber, climate and inflation risks test Japanese insurers’ operating models.

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Regulatory scrutiny, shareholder objections delay Woori's Tongyang Life delisting plan — report

June 30 2026

Regulatory scrutiny and minority shareholder opposition are raising questions over valuation and deal fairness.

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China’s NFRA sets tighter AI rules for insurers, banks

June 29 2026

High-risk uses, including underwriting and claims, will face stricter oversight, human review and privacy safeguards.

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