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- April 27 2026
Kuwait Re launches Gift City operations
The Gift City branch establishes a permanent presence for the reinsurer in India, following over four decades of providing reinsurance solutions in the country.
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- April 27 2026
India’s Acko targets second-half IPO at up to US$2.5bn valuation: reports
Bengaluru-based general insurer, which is also backed by Munich Re Ventures, plans to raise about US$350m in an Indian stock exchange listing.
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- April 23 2026
Allianz, Jio sign binding deal for 50:50 India insurance JV
Jio Financial Services (JFSL) and Allianz are also working towards a separate binding agreement for life insurance business in India.
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- April 21 2026
Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company gets Gift City licence
Branch is expected to support the UAE-based carrier's long-term growth by diversifying revenue streams and enhancing service capabilities for clients across high-growth markets.
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- April 21 2026
Swiss Re taps Anna Ziswiler to lead P&C Re across Southeast Asia, India, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea
Singapore-based Ziswiler will start in the role from May 1, reporting to P&C CEO Urs Baertschi.
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- April 20 2026
India expands list of Russian P&I insurers: report
Gazprom Insurance, Rosgosstrakh Insurance, and Balance Insurance have been added to the list of Russian marine insurers permitted to offer coverage for ships calling at India's ports.
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- April 19 2026
India approves marine insurance pool with US$1.4bn sovereign backing
Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool will provide H&M, cargo, P&I, and war-risk cover for Indian-flagged or controlled vessels and voyages to or from India.
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- April 19 2026
IRDAI retains 4% obligatory cession for FY27 renewals
Cession to state-owned GIC Re will apply to policies attaching in the current financial year, which ends on March 31, 2027.
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- April 17 2026
Chubb eyes Indian return as 100% FDI reshapes market access: report
American insurer has been absent from India since 2007, when it exited its local joint venture with HDFC.
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- April 13 2026
India firms up plans for GIC Re-led US$100m marine war risk pool
Bharat Marine Pool will be led by state-owned reinsurer GIC Re and New India Assurance.
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- April 8 2026
Tarun Mathur resigns as Policybazaar Insurance Brokers CEO, replaced by Sajja Praveen Chowdary
Mathur cites 'personal commitments' as the reason for his exit.
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- April 8 2026
India eyes US$1.8bn sovereign guarantees to back Persian Gulf vessel insurance
Plan would reduce dependence on overseas reinsurance.
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- April 2 2026
Gift City’s (re)insurance ecosystem ‘scaling rapidly’ as premium volumes top US$1.2bn
Premium volumes at India's Gujarat International Finance Tech-City (Gift City) stood at US$102min 2020.
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- April 2 2026
Excess capacity driving sharp price drops in Asia at 1.4: Guy Carpenter
Despite geopolitical uncertainties, reinsurers are keen to support clients with innovative solutions, ensuring stability and continuity, APAC CEO Tony Gallagher says.
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- April 1 2026
Asian renewals see broad softening, but outcomes diverge by territory and loss experience
While overall demand remained stable, cedents in South Korea, India, China, and the Philippines capitalised on favourable terms and competitive pricing, with many exploring new structures and proportional protections.
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- March 31 2026
Indian regulator approves shift to new financial reporting for insurers from Wednesday
Amendments represent a significant step towards modernising the financial reporting framework of the insurance sector in India, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India says.
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- March 31 2026
JC Flowers acquires controlling stake in India’s Niyam Group
American PE firm is also lead investor in the group's newly established Lloyd’s carrier, Niyam Syndicate 2047, which is set to commence underwriting from Wednesday.
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- March 30 2026
Jio Financial Services targets 2026 entry into life, general insurance
Company expects to partner with Allianz to underwrite in India, according to local media.
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- March 30 2026
Sumit Aneja to lead Niyam Group’s new Gift City reinsurance branch
Niyam Group is the first insurance intermediary office from India’s first special economic zone to offer Lloyd’s of London capacity.
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- March 28 2026
Krishnamoorthy Rao returns to Generali to lead India P&C JV
He was formerly with Generali in India and Malaysia for over 16 years.
