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Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Australian Senate blocks plan to cut private health insurance rebates for over-65s  
October 15 2026
The government plans to reintroduce the legislation in the parliament as it seeks to revive proposed changes to private health insurance rebates.
Gavel beside a wooden block marked “REGULATION” symbolizing insurance regulatory enforcement.
Hong Kong Insurance Authority suspends six individual brokers over AML, CTF breaches
October 14 2026
The case adds to the IA's recent AML enforcement actions against insurers and brokers.
A ship under construction at a waterfront shipyard, surrounded by scaffolding, cranes and trees.
India launches shipbuilding credit risk insurance products
October 14 2026
ECGC and New India Assurance will offer specialised credit risk cover for export and domestic shipbuilding projects.
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance sign on a building.
ICICI Life's VNB rises 22.3% as protection APE jumps in H1
October 14 2026
Retail protection and annuity business led premium growth, while the insurer’s new business margin widened to 26%.
Masked pedestrians walk in front of Kuala Lumpur’s Petronas Twin Towers.
Haze adds to medical claims pressure as Malaysian insurers face repricing constraints
October 14 2026
Allianz Malaysia faces higher earnings exposure as insurers weigh 2027 premium adjustments against the risk of policy lapses.
Offshore wind turbines stand in rows across the sea under a blue sky.
PICC issues Hong Kong’s first sidecar to cover mainland offshore windfarm risks
October 14 2026
The US$12m issuance was conducted through special purpose insurer Great Wall Re.
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Awbury expands into Japan's credit and financial risk market 
October 14 2026
The expansion is expected to support Awbury's growth in Japan's credit and financial risk market while broadening access to locally issued cover for corporates and financial institutions.
City office buildings displaying IAG and RAC logos beneath a blue sky.
IAG offers to sell NRMA’s WA renewal rights in public benefit bid for RAC deal
October 14 2026
The insurer has also offered wider home cover in northern Western Australia and pledged A$20m (US$14m) for community resilience as it seeks ACCC approval.
A uniformed inspector examines a treaty notice beside a high-speed train marked AIR.
Japan AIR market braces for stricter regime, not slower growth
October 14 2026
Industry experts expect future AIR growth to hinge on access to third-party capacity, suitable matching assets and demonstrable risk transfer.
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Emerging Asia consumers embrace AI for insurance research but not purchases: Peak Re survey
October 14 2026
The survey found growing acceptance of AI in claims-related interactions, even as buyers remain cautious about using it to make insurance purchase decisions.
Crowds gather near Singapore’s Merlion and Esplanade concert hall, with the city skyline behind them.
Singapore life insurance premium growth to reach 13%-17% in 2026 before easing in 2027: S&P
October 14 2026
Rising private healthcare claims are expected to keep compressing margins on health insurance lines.
Hanwha logo and sign on a modern office building, with glass skyscrapers visible in the background.
Hanwha Investment & Securities to enter Japan with GI Capital Management stake acquisition
October 13 2026
The deal positions Hanwha Investment & Securities to expand its footprint in Japan's capital market.
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