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Friday, October 16, 2026

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Investments weaker yen cushion JGB losses as Japanese life insurers push ahead with overseas growth
Japan's life insurers post record profits, press on with overseas expansion, undeterred by JGB losses
June 17 2025
Investment gains and weaker yen contribute to record core profit, though pressure from rising government bonds is likely to remain.
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Air India crash could trigger insurance claims of US$475m, says GIC Re chief: Report
June 17 2025
Global reinsurers will bear the majority of the insurance claims arising from the crash.
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Hong Kong Insurance Authority steps up surveillance to deter misconduct among intermediaries
June 17 2025
IA is also working with industry bodies and other regulators to boost information-sharing and enforcement.
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Gard launches dedicated Asia business unit as part of global restructure
June 16 2025
André Kroneberg to lead Asia unit as part of company-wide overhaul, which takes effect from September.
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Air India flight AI171 crash to harden aviation reinsurance market: GlobalData
June 16 2025
Losses from the Air India crash may surpass the total annual aviation insurance premium in India.
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Victorian government sets up expert panel to review strata practices
June 16 2025
Move comes four months after new strata transparency regulations, including insurance quote disclosures, took effect in New South Wales.
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South Korea's first fully-licensed pet insurer to launch in July
June 16 2025
MyBrown will offer small-sum, short-term insurance products.
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Singapore's primary insurance carriers post strong Q1 growth, led by engineering, health and motor lines
June 16 2025
Direct, onshore underwriting remains the engine of Singapore’s insurance expansion so far this year.
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Air India tragedy: IRDAI issues urgent directives, insurers ease documentation to fast-track settlements
June 16 2025
The incident, expected to be India’s largest ever aviation insurance payout, has triggered the creation of a joint claims cell and expedited claims processing.
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Sing Re secures GIFT City licence
June 14 2025
Entry into GIFT City follows recent moves by other international industry players.
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FSC introduces interim relief measures for Taiwanese life insurers amid market volatility
June 13 2025
Under the interim measures, life insurers can use a six-month average exchange rate to calculate equity and risk capital for specific financial assets.
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Fitch assigns 'A' rating to TransGlobe Life, but warns of weaker earnings in 2025
June 13 2025
Fitch has assigned ratings to the Taiwanese insurer but placed them on Rating Watch Negative, citing FX risks.
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