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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Korea’s 50% core-capital rule may force insurers away from subordinated funding — Fitch
January 16 2026
The rules introduce a parallel capital test that operates separately from headline K-ICS ratios and carries its own escalation framework for supervisory action.
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ICA raises status of Victoria bushfires to 'Insurance Catastrophe' as claims near 2,400
January 16 2026
The council maintains estimates that 30% of property claims are total losses, while noting that commercial losses are also expected to be significant.
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January's Victoria bushfires to drive hundreds of millions of USD in economic losses — Aon
January 16 2026
The bushfires have had a significant agricultural impact and have been classified as an 'insurance catastrophe' by the Insurance Council of Australia.
HSBC confirms review of Singapore life insurance arm
HSBC confirms review of Singapore life insurance unit
January 16 2026
The business says it will "consider all options" for the insurance arm, but that no decision had been made.
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Global Parametrics, Frontier Markets, Go Digit, and Howden partner on insurance for rural women farmers in India
January 16 2026
The initiative is backed by funding from the Natural Disaster Fund, with premium subsidy support from Humanity Insured.
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India's non-life sector grows 13.7% in December, but commission pressures intensify
January 16 2026
Non-life closes 2025 stronger on health-led growth from Aditya Birla, Niva Bupa and Care Health, while rising commissions are tightening margins.
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Geoeconomic confrontation tops WEF near-term risk outlook for 2026
January 16 2026
State-based conflict, misinformation, societal polarisation, and extreme weather also rank among the top.
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HSBC exploring potential sale of Singapore life insurance arm — Report
January 15 2026
Unit could be valued at more than US$1bn, with insurers and investment firms showing early interest, sources told Bloomberg.
Photo of Petronas Tower and city in Malaysia.
Lockton takes majority stake in rebranded Lockton Sime Insurance Brokers
January 15 2026
Sime will remain a minority shareholder in the restructuring.
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China’s new energy vehicle losses prompt insurers to rethink global coverage
January 15 2026
Partnership-based and data-driven insurance models continue to gain traction.
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Reinsurers face profit squeeze in 2026, but capital to remain strong, says Fitch
January 15 2026
Fitch expects prices to continue to soften this year, with reinsurers likely to prioritise diversification and profitability over expansion.
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Allianz Ayudhya adopts Bloomberg AIM to automate investment workflows
January 15 2026
The company said it is the first insurer in Thailand to use the platform.
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Banner for 22nd SIRC: 'Capacity to Capability'—Building resilience through innovation; futuristic city skyline with a glowing highway; Nov 1–5, 2026 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre.