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Iran has introduced mandatory insurance requirements for all vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a move that maritime industry observers see as the first step toward a broader system of fees and regulatory control
London marine insurers discuss replacing cancellation notices after wartime cover changes in the Gulf triggered political backlash and disrupted shipping
Australia’s ACCC approved Zurich’s £8.1 bn acquisition of Beazley, saying the deal is unlikely to reduce competition in insurance markets
Allianz said insurers face major marine claims after ships were damaged during the Iran war, with $125 bn in vessels and cargo trapped in the Persian Gulf
INTERPOL’s cyber threat report shows Asia-Pacific insurers face ransomware, scams, DDoS, deepfakes, and widening coverage gaps
Hong Kong’s SFC seeks a share buyout order against former Target Insurance chairman Ng Yu over alleged fiduciary breaches and fund losses
South Korea fines Coupang $409 mn after regulators found weak data controls, improper access, and non-consensual data collection
DB Insurance is expected to complete its $1.65 bn cash acquisition of Fortegra on May 29, with Tiptree confirming the deal remains on track
A vessel seizure near the UAE complicates US talks with Iran as Rubio urges China to press Tehran on the Strait of Hormuz closure
Heart Foundation and TAL are tackling heart health myths among younger Australians, urging prevention before risks build into later-life disease
Fitch placed Prudential ratings on Rating Watch Negative after Japan sales misconduct led to a 270-day suspension and earnings pressure
ASIC urged Australian financial firms to strengthen cyber controls as frontier AI tools such as Mythos raise new vulnerability risks
Cybersecurity startup Artemis has emerged from stealth with $70 mn in funding to challenge the traditional security information and event management market through an AI-driven security operations platform
Neutrinos ranked as a Leader in Everest Group’s 2026 assessment of insurance document processing platforms
More than 70% of large-company health insurance societies in Japan are expected to run deficits as costs tied to ageing and childcare rise
Indonesia introduced a 50% reduction in work accident and death insurance premiums for non-wage earners under the JKK-JKM schemes
Sompo and Zego partner to build AI-driven, usage-based motor insurance products tailored for the Japanese market
Allianz Turkiye adopts Nettle’s AI platform, cutting inspection turnaround times and delivering same-day structured risk data to underwriters
Guy Carpenter says global life reinsurance capital is set to rise above $160 bn in 2025, with third-party backing and asset-intensive deals driving faster growth
India is preparing sovereign support for marine insurers as Gulf war-risk premiums surge, with proposed backstops worth $1.8 bn to keep cover in place
DFC and Chubb added six US insurance partners, doubling maritime reinsurance capacity to $40 bn to support trade through the Strait of Hormuz
Reinsurance rates eased again at April 1 renewals as strong capital, low cat losses, and surplus capacity outweighed geopolitical stress and economic uncertainty
Japan-focused April 1 renewals carried forward January trends, with property cat pricing falling and buyers reshaping programmes in a softer market
Kairos Risk Solutions acquired Molto Re and named Josh Madson North America managing director as it pushes deeper into reinsurance and risk advisory
Aon said global reinsurance capital reached a record $785bn in 2025, with traditional and alternative capital both climbing as renewal competition increased
WTW said 12 mega deals worth $10 bn or more closed in Q1 2026, pushing total completed deal value to a five-year high of $438 bn
China launched a long-term care insurance system to support people with lasting disabilities and ease pressure on families as the population ages
MSIG Asia made a strategic investment in Ancileo and formed a regional partnership to grow digital travel insurance across Asia’s fast-moving travel market
CoverGo deployed its IDP AI Agent for Generali Hong Kong, automating health claims document handling to speed processing and improve accuracy
Azos secured R$125 mn ($24 mn) to scale AI tools and grow in Brazil’s individual life insurance market, where Bradesco and Prudential still dominate
MSIG Asia CEO Clemens Philippi takes group strategy role while Norihiro Tanaka prepares to assume chairman position
U.S. DFC and Chubb launch $20 bn maritime reinsurance framework to support oil and LNG shipping through the Strait of Hormuz
War-risk rates in the Strait of Hormuz climb to 3% of hull value as DFC launches $20bn reinsurance plan amid tanker strikes
TAL, Workcom and University of Sydney partner on Pathways project to improve mental health income protection claims and recovery outcomes in Australia
Zurich’s Australian unit will buy ClearView Wealth for A$408.3m at 65 cents per share, a 21.5% premium, with board and majority shareholder backing
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions agreed to acquire QBE Insurance Group’s Global Trade Credit and Surety business, subject to regulatory approvals expected to take several months
The Cayman Islands’ reinsurance sector has expanded sharply, according to 2025 insurance statistics released by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority and highlighted by Cayman Finance
A Hong Kong court has found the father of overseas activist Anna Kwok guilty under Article 23 after he attempted to cancel her insurance policy and withdraw funds, in a case drawing international criticism
Singapore-based Kairos Risk Solutions introduces Weather Data Platform using AI to support year-ahead forecasts and data-driven parametric insurance structuring
AM Best reports easing reinsurance costs and improved profitability for Caribbean insurers, while warning global economic shocks still threaten the region
Prudential of Japan suspends new sales from Feb. 9, 2026, to overhaul governance and compensate customers after employee misconduct findings
CEO resignation at Prudential’s Japan life unit following employee misconduct raises governance questions as investors assess oversight across international operations
MS Amlin launches a political risk reinsurance partnership with Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance in the UAE, expanding contract frustration cover via Dubai
Willis expands its direct and facultative placement network with new hubs in Dubai and Madrid, extending global market access through a single coordinated platform
Munich Re sets up a Lloyd’s consortium offering parametric pandemic cover, using WHO-based triggers to address a widening global protection gap
Strong investor demand, reinvestment flows, and maturing cat bonds position the ILS market for another high-volume issuance year in 2026
Fitch says APAC reinsurance pricing will stay soft in 2025 amid rising capacity, but climate risks and competition could pressure margins ahead of 2026
Marsh Risk increases Nimbus facility limits to $2.7bn for large-scale data center construction projects across major global markets
Fitch Ratings’ assessment of the company profiles of its rated Korean life insurers takes into consideration the insurers’ operating scale, franchise value, business risk profiles
Insurers logged 1,386 claims from Victoria’s January bushfires, with 30% of property claims total losses, as the ICA activates its catastrophe response
Zurich Insurance Asia Pacific debuts Edge Assist, a unified digital platform enhancing sales, service, and claims for agents and customers across markets
PERILS estimates A$2.663 bn insured losses from late November storms in Queensland and NSW, driven by extreme hail and wind damage
Hong Kong’s insurance regulator is reviewing its RBC regime, including capital treatment for stablecoins and crypto assets, to boost competitiveness
Hanwha Life has completed the acquisition of a 75% stake in New York-based financial services firm Velocity Clearing, marking a strategic expansion into U.S. capital markets
5 of the 20 largest insurers in Asia-Pacific saw their market capitalizations increase sequentially in Q2 2024
Asia’s insurtech sector has increased in breadth and depth in recent years. With the region currently poised as the fastest-growing global market for insurtech investmen
AM Best has maintained its stable outlook on Japan’s life insurance market segment, citing in part the prospects for higher premium income
Coupang announces ₩1.69trn ($1.17bn) compensation plan for 34mn users affected by a major data breach, offering purchase vouchers from Jan. 15
Fitch Ratings reports that China’s non-life insurance sector maintained strong financial stability during the first quarter of 2025
Hong Kong’s insurance regulator is drafting capital rules that could redirect insurer balance sheets toward cryptocurrencies and government-backed infrastructure
