Australian regulator flags ‘disaster chasers’, code of practice overhaul as 2026-27 insurance priorities
September 30 2026 by Mithun Varkey
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Indian regulator eases dividend distribution rules for foreign-owned brokers
- September 23
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India scraps the prior-approval regime for insurance intermediaries repatriating dividends to majority foreign shareholders, along with the cap on dividend payout ratios.
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IAG to seek public benefits approval after competition watchdog halts RAC Insurance acquisition
- September 23
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the deal would likely substantially lessen competition in the supply of motor, home and contents insurance in Western Australia, while IAG says it would create long-term benefits for members, customers and communities.
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Hong Kong pushes captive insurance, ILS reforms as policy address seeks to strengthen international hub status
- September 16
In his annual policy address and first five-year plan on Wednesday, chief executive John Lee Ka-chiu introduces several initiatives, including legislative amendments to introduce a protected cell company (PCC) structure.
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South Korea non-life insurers’ H1 net income up 10% to US$3.7bn
- August 27
Premium income increased 8.6% to US$50.4bn in the first half of the year, with growth observed across all lines.
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Sedgwick | Captives in Asia: From Niche Solution to Strategic Risk Platform
Captive insurance has evolved from niche tool to strategic risk infrastructure in Asia, with connected claims data seen as key to unlocking its full value.
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BlackRock | Rethink the rules: how TAA and ETFs are reshaping portfolio construction
BlackRock's Daniel Caderas and MSCI's Raman Aylur Subramanian explain why tactical asset allocation (TAA) and exchange-traded funds (ETF) have become essential as global markets fragment and static allocations lose their reliability.
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BlackRock | Infrastructure comes of age for insurers
Are insurers capturing full value from the asset class? BlackRock shares its perspective.
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PartnerRe | The missing life stage: why caregiving is reshaping the future of protection in APAC
To stay relevant, insurers should engage caregivers earlier with solutions that combine protection, navigation support, and preventative planning.
