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S&P revises Japan P&I Club's outlook to positive on disciplined underwriting

July 30 2026

Sustained underwriting performance and prudent risk management underpinned the positive outlook revision.

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Star Health posts strong underwriting profit, combined ratio improves to 97.7% in Q1

July 30 2026

Healthy premium growth and sustained operating efficiencies boosted the insurer’s underwriting profit during the quarter.

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BNM plans independent oversight framework for MediAsas

July 30 2026

The base medical insurance and takaful product is undergoing pilot testing ahead of a planned January 2027 launch.

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ProTec General gets IRDAI licence; regulator rolls out governance, policyholder reforms

July 30 2026

The reforms are aimed at easing operational rules for insurers and improving accountability in insurance sales.

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APAC nat cat risks remain high despite low H1 losses – Munich Re

July 30 2026

Regional losses of US$8.7bn in H1 came in at about a quarter of the 10-year average, but the reinsurer says strengthening El Niño conditions leave Japan, Korea, Greater China and Australia exposed through...

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Patanjali, DS Group secure IRDAI nod for US$470m Magma General Insurance takeover

July 30 2026

Patanjali is set to acquire a 73.56% stake in the insurer, while DS Group will hold 24.50%.

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Early estimate puts Kumamoto quake insured losses at US$3bn-4.5bn, ILS impact likely limited

July 30 2026

Fund managers, brokers expect the loss to land below the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, though aftershocks could still shift the picture.

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Lockton launches global data centre and digital infrastructure practice

July 30 2026

(Re)in Summary • Lockton has launched a global Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure Practice, led by James Nelson in the US and Sam Baker in the UK• Products span construction and property...