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Monday, October 26, 2026

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Indias general insurers open FY2026-27 with 83 premium growth in April
India's general insurers open FY2026-27 with 8.3% premium growth in April
May 19 2026
Industry-wide premiums climbed to a record ₹364.18bn (US$3.82bn), supported by continued strong performances from Tata AIG and Care Health.
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Liberty raises stake in India unit to 74%
May 19 2026
The move marks its second increase in less than a year as the group builds its position in the country.
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Prudential to acquire 75% stake in India’s Bharti Life for US$389m
May 18 2026
The deal is expected to require Prudential to cut its stake in ICICI Prudential Life to below 10%.
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Dhipaya and Muang Thai Insurance expediting claims payouts after fatal Bangkok bus-train crash
May 18 2026
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.
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No policies written under US Hormuz insurance facility since March launch — report
May 18 2026
The absence of a US naval escort has rendered the DFC's US$40bn maritime reinsurance facility unworkable so far, brokers say.
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Standard Club faces higher exposure after Australia court rejects liability cap on wreck claims
May 18 2026
Australia's High Court ruled that wreck removal claims excluded under Australia's maritime reservations cannot be capped by reclassifying them as property damage.
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ACCC clears Zurich’s A$415m ClearView acquisition
May 15 2026
Zurich's takeover of ClearView has cleared the antitrust test in Australia, allowing the deal to proceed following a Phase I review.
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Marsh to acquire ENEOS insurance units in Japan
May 15 2026
The broker will acquire ENEOS Insurance Service and ENEOS Material Trading from the Japanese energy group, with closing expected in Q3 2026.
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South Korea to ban seizure and transfer of aviation insurance payouts from June
May 15 2026
The amendments also bar insurers from refusing mandatory cover for light aircraft and drone operators without valid grounds.
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MS&AD completes US$1.44bn acquisition of 18% stake in Barings
May 15 2026
The deal expands MS&AD’s overseas investment capacity and diversifies its income sources.
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Jio Financial, Allianz incorporate India general insurance joint venture
May 14 2026
The Indian JV partner will invest ₹49.5m (US$517,060) for a 50% stake in its general insurance joint venture with Allianz.
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Global Parametrics-developed insurance policy delivers US$100,000 payout to Nepal communities
May 14 2026
The payout marks Nepal’s first use of a parametric drought insurance policy, stakeholders said, with funds supporting food aid and farming tools in Bajura district.
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