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26 May 2026

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Australia: Proactive support in workplace injury can foster a sustainable workforce and lower claims
Vietnam: Banks plan to form more insurance units
Australia: Two contrasting dynamics shape mental health landscape
Only 7% of global insurers have leveraged end-to-end digital capabilities to optimise performance
APAC insurers may consider investing in emerging market debt for capital-efficient returns

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ME Conflict

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Conflict Monitor: Geopolitical risks reshape aviation insurance in APAC
Conflict monitor: Political risks driven by economic policy still outweigh those from international conflict
Conflict Monitor: Chinese insurers to reinsure Russian LNG supplies to China

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Asia's Energy Crisis

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Asia's Energy Crisis: The Philippines calls for "regional energy security and resilience" at ASEAN Summit
Asia's energy crisis: Thai cabinet approves emergency borrowing decree
Asia's Energy Crisis: South Koren regulator and insurers roll out auto premium discounts linked to two-day driving restrictions

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Life & Health

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China: 'Whitelist' to prevent misuse of healthcare insurance
Bharti AXA Life declares US$24.7m bonus for FY2025-26
New Zealanders willing to pay for life protection despite pressure on budgets

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Non-Life

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Rapid expansion and global shift in insurance outsourcing
Generali posts strong Q1 2026 results driven by broad-based growth across segments
Increasing civil unrest to impact insurers in Asia

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People

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Hong Kong: AIG announces new appointments to casualty team
Japan: Aon appoints new CEO of the country
Asia: Swiss Re appoints Daniel Neo to Board of Directors

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Reinsurance

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Asian Re reports adequate performance amid catastrophe pressure
Australia: Reductions in Cyclone Reinsurance Pool premiums consistent with targeted design
Hannover Re shareholders approve dividend increase to US$14.70 per share

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Regional

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Prudential to acquire 75% stake in India's Bharti Life Insurance
The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers (HKFI) announces its new Governing Committee for 2026-2027
Vietnam: Bao Minh Insurance shares placed on warning status over employee fund

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Regulations

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Australia: Regulator highlights resilience as geopolitical and technological risks intensify
New Zealand: Government brings certainty to climate change tort law
Pakistan introduces Insurance Bill, 2026 in National Assembly

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Risk Management

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C-Suite

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Fulfilling the new responsibilities of a CFO in the current era
Australia: Insurer unveils its Ambition 2030 refreshed strategy
Niyam Group gets a new Chairman and Lloyd's approval for Syndicate 2047

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Press Release

06 Apr 2026 - Asia’s most coveted insurance award is back. Compete with the best in Asia
12 Mar 2026 - 11th Asia Trusted Life Agents & Advisers Awards opens for nomination
27 Nov 2025 - Nineteen winners take centre stage at the 12th Middle East Insurance Industry Awards 2025

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