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Indonesia life premiums rise 5% as claims hit $2.1b
NewsJuly 24, 20261 min read

Indonesia life premiums rise 5% as claims hit $2.1b

Booked new business premiums reached $1.5b from January to March 2026. Indonesia’s life insurance industry recorded booked new business premiums of $1.5b (Rp27.90t) in January to March 2026 (Q1 2026),…

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South Korean insurers gain capital as equity risk rises
NewsJuly 24, 20262 min read

South Korean insurers gain capital as equity risk rises

Required capital also increased by $6.7b as the stock market rally expanded equity exposure. South Korean insurers’ capital adequacy ratios improved in the first quarter as higher earnings and gains…

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Sri Lanka insurance profits sink 28% on claims surge in Q4 2025
NewsJuly 24, 20261 min read

Sri Lanka insurance profits sink 28% on claims surge in Q4 2025

Total claims incurred by life and general insurers rose 18.4% year on year in the fourth quarter. Sri Lanka’s insurance industry profits in the fourth quarter of 2025 (Q4 2025)…

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QBE launches risk tools as compliance pressure rises
NewsJuly 24, 20262 min read

QBE launches risk tools as compliance pressure rises

The tools generate reports with recommendations mitigation steps and supporting resources. QBE Insurance launched a suite of interactive self-assessments developed by its Risk Solutions team to help businesses identify potential…

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This week in insurance: Zurich expands home cover, APAC embedded insurance surges, Vietnam reforms health insurance
NewsJuly 24, 20263 min read

This week in insurance: Zurich expands home cover, APAC embedded insurance surges, Vietnam reforms health insurance

Australia’s RE insurance market remains supportive but is becoming more selective. The insurance industry from 6 to 10 July saw new product launches and partnerships, alongside regulatory changes and market…

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Mox Bank launches annual travel cover for unlimited trips
NewsJuly 24, 20262 min read

Mox Bank launches annual travel cover for unlimited trips

Customers can purchase policies, manage coverage and file claims through the mobile app. Mox Bank has launched an annual travel insurance plan in Hong Kong in partnership with QBE Hongkong…

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One million Australians may face a private health tax penalty
NewsJuly 24, 20262 min read

One million Australians may face a private health tax penalty

An earner on A$200,000 without hospital cover could owe an additional A$3,000. Around one million Australians are expected to receive a surprise tax bill this year for failing to hold…

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Japan overhauls life insurer capital rules after 30 years
NewsJuly 24, 20262 min read

Japan overhauls life insurer capital rules after 30 years

The new framework measures financial strength using the Economic Solvency Ratio. Japan’s life insurance sector has undergone its most significant regulatory overhaul in 30 years, reflecting stricter, market-consistent risk sensitivity…

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Generali launches pension plan to close India savings gap
NewsJuly 24, 20262 min read

Generali launches pension plan to close India savings gap

Bonuses begin accruing from the first policy year under the new participating product. Generali Central Life Insurance unveiled a participating pension plan in India aimed at helping customers build retirement…

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Hong Kong IA tightens sales rules as misconduct scrutiny grows
NewsJuly 24, 20262 min read

Hong Kong IA tightens sales rules as misconduct scrutiny grows

Senior executives are now directly responsible for compliance throughout the sales process. Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority (IA) has introduced a series of regulatory updates and enforcement measures aimed at tightening…

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