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Shenergy PC China Coal underwrote key liability policies for Chinas deadliest mining accident since 2009

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Indias general insurers open FY2026-27 with 83 premium growth in April

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Softbank's PayPay to acquire 70% stake in T&D Financial Life for US$840m

The transaction would give PayPay a direct foothold in Japan’s life sector and create new cross-selling options with its existing customer base.

OIC cuts Thai insurance growth outlook as Middle East conflict raises costs

The regulator pointed to higher claims costs, tighter reinsurance appetite and pressure on trade-exposed lines as external volatility feeds into the sector.

Thailand's OIC puts insurers at centre of resilience push as risks and costs rise

The regulator is reshaping the insurance market through a five-year plan that extends regulatory reach to entire corporate groups, tightens capital standards, and pushes insurers to close the country's...

China issues new regulatory framework for insurance asset management

NFRA has set out requirements across four key pillars, while stressing firms must pursue high-quality development and compete in an orderly way to prevent market chaos.

South Korea's DB Insurance completes US$1.65bn acquisition of Fortegra

Fortegra will operate independently under its existing leadership as the two companies target growth across the US, Europe and Asia.

India life insurers’ new business premiums jump 39% in April, led by group business growth

India’s life insurers kicked off the financial year with strong growth, led by group business expansion that boosted both premium collections and overall coverage levels.

Australia and New Zealand lead APAC insurance M&A in Q1 as India activity slows

Cross-border expansion by global insurers underpinned Asia-Pacific insurance M&A in Q1 2026, with a rebound in Australia and New Zealand.

Shenergy P&C, China Coal hold key liability covers for China’s deadliest coal mine accident since 2009

Shenergy P&C, which underwrote the mine's work safety liability, has prepared an advance claims fund, while more than 50 insurers have activated fast-track processes to cover the policies of affected...

HK reinsurance segment swings to 2025 underwriting loss

Provisional data shows Hong Kong’s reinsurance inward premiums rose 9.41% in 2025 despite the reversal in underwriting results.

A line in the strand: What Australia's genetic testing ban means for the life insurance industry

A total ban on genetic discrimination in life insurance triggers a major compliance overhaul aimed at boosting public health outcomes

India's general insurers open FY2026-27 with 8.3% premium growth in April

Industry-wide premiums climbed to a record ₹364.18bn (US$3.82bn), supported by continued strong performances from Tata AIG and Care Health.

Prudential to acquire 75% stake in India’s Bharti Life for US$389m

The deal is expected to require Prudential to cut its stake in ICICI Prudential Life to below 10%.

Dhipaya and Muang Thai Insurance expediting claims payouts after fatal Bangkok bus-train crash

The bus carried compulsory and voluntary cover with the insurers, as BMTA pledged 1.5m baht (approx. US$45,900) in preliminary compensation to each deceased's family.

Singapore life insurers’ new business premiums rise 14.3% in Q1 as claims, maturity payouts hit S$5.79bn

Single premium sales jumped 36.5%, while banks remained the largest distribution channel for new business, accounting for S$593m (US$466m) of weighted premiums.

Private credit gains ground with APAC insurers as RBC reshapes demand

Allocations remain resilient as insurers prioritise liability matching and capital efficiency.

HK general insurers' underwriting profits soar 175% in 2025 as AIA leads health charge, P&I clubs drive offshore gains

The impact of the Wang Fuk Court fire offset some of the sector’s growth, with property damage profits falling sharply last year.

Hong Kong IA finalises RBC amendments to incentivise infrastructure investment

Following feedback from 42 respondents, the Insurance Authority has finalised amendments to the RBC regime, with additional guidance to be issued ahead of implementation.

China insurance premiums edge up 1.4% in March as life claims ease, unit-linked activity weakens

Claims pressures softened, particularly in life, while investment-linked inflows fell 33.5% YoY and non-life exposures continued to expand.

Aviation, personal accident continue to lead gains as India’s March GI premiums rise 8.4%

Aviation and personal accident posted another month of outsized gains, rising 78.9% and 27.6%, while miscellaneous and fire extended last month’s fall.

Hong Kong life new business jumps 33% in Q4 as wealth-focused policies gain traction

Single-premium and investment-linked products lifted sales, while full-year new business surged more than 50% in 2025.