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- April 9 2026
Australia’s new merger control regime makes ‘positive start’, regulator says
Since January 1, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission must be notified of an acquisition that trips specific thresholds.
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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
Capital optimisation key for Japanese insurers as new solvency regime arrives
New economic value-based solvency regime will replace the existing solvency margin ratio with an economic solvency ratio on Tuesday.
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- March 30 2026
South Korea non-life carriers’ insurance income plunges 32% despite premium growth
Insurance income fell to US$3.7bn in 2025, but premium income grew 10% to US$92bn, Financial Supervisory Service data shows.
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- March 25 2026
Hong Kong’s proposed RBC amendments credit positive, AM Best says
Adjustments could encourage domestic insurers with robust underwriting capabilities or strong parental backing to explore overseas growth opportunities.
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- March 24 2026
Widening protection gap presents Australia with systemic financial risk : APRA
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- Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
- Insurance Council of Australia
One in four households could be uninsured by 2050, according to Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) modelling.
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- March 18 2026
India steps up efforts to create P&I club amid escalating Iran conflict: reports
Shipping ministry has held discussions with the Department of Financial Services on starting a homegrown club.
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- March 11 2026
Hong Kong challenges global markets with lower marine war-risk premiums amid Middle East tensions
The Hong Kong marine war risk pool, offering up to US$130m limit per policy, now covers 10 mainland Chinese ships sailing in the Gulf, the Hong Kong Insurance Authority said.
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- March 10 2026
IRDAI clears Allianz Jio Re, Kiwi General to begin operations
The regulator granted certificates of registration to the two startups on Monday.
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- March 9 2026
Lotte Non-Life faces capital plan review as JKL accelerates sale
Financial Services Commission directs South Korean carrier to submit a new capital improvement plan within two months, having rejected an earlier proposal.
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- March 5 2026
Australia’s competition watchdog reopens review of IAG-RAC deal
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission begins a new assessment after the insurer reapplied under updated merger laws.
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- March 4 2026
India eyes April shift to new financial reporting for insurers
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India proposes parallel reporting using the current framework in the first year of implementation.
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- March 3 2026
China National Nuclear powers up Hong Kong’s growing captive market
Approval for CNNC Captive Insurance brings the number of captives operating in the city to seven.
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- March 1 2026
ICA renews calls for climate resilience funding on Cyclone Alfred anniversary
Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) is urging sweeping federal budget measures to deliver a significant uplift in climate adaptation funding.
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- February 27 2026
Australia’s financial watchdog sues Auto & General over ‘misleading’ discount ads
Australian Securities and Investment Commission says around 39,000 customers were affected between March 2020 and July 2024, with Auto & General Services having already refunded US$2.7m.
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- February 26 2026
PartnerRe receives licence for India’s Gift City
Asia CEO James Beedle will have executive oversight of the new branch.
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- February 23 2026
Gift City regulator plans insurance framework for cat bonds, captives: report
International Financial Services Centres Authority chairman Kalyanaraman Rajaraman also says that a proposal to create an Indian P&I club is under consideration by the Department of Financial Services.
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- February 12 2026
Insurance Authority consults on amendments to Hong Kong’s RBC regime
It is examining ways to enhance Hong Kong's competitiveness as a risk management hub.
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- February 4 2026
New Zealand launches review into soaring home insurance costs
ICNZ said that it welcomes the government's review of the general insurance market
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- February 3 2026
Australia’s corporate regulator appoints Sarah Court as first female chair
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) deputy chair will replace the retiring Joe Longo on June 1.
