Asia Pacific

  • IAIS to focus on macro risks for life insurers, geopolitics and AI in 2026

    09 July 2026

    Chair of IAIS executive committee says the body's approach to risks is appropriate for "poly-crisis world"

  • Singapore opens consultation on PCC rules to bolster capacity

    08 July 2026

    Hong Kong has also welcome two new captives as both vie to be regional risk hubs

  • India's government to found life co-operative insurer

    07 July 2026
  • Apra finalises amendments to Australia's non-life reinsurance framework

    07 July 2026

    Appointed actuaries get extra responsibilities for capital treatment for some covers

  • Prudential Life in Japan creates 'chief remediation officer' role

    06 July 2026

    Japanese subsidiary of US-headquartered group was rocked by staff misconduct in February

  • Japan's FSA publishes final rules for funded re arrangements

    02 July 2026

    Regulator also details feedback received during public consultation

  • Athene taps Goldman Sachs for new head in Japan

    01 July 2026

    Reinsurer has completed more than $20bn of reinsurance business in the country so far

  • Reinsurance costs in northern Australia fell 21% in 2024/2025

    30 June 2026

    ACCC has delivered final report on cyclone reinsurance pool

  • China's regulator lays down law on insurers and AI

    30 June 2026

    NFRA emphasises responsibilities of underwriters using AI in business processes

  • World entering "geopolitical super cycle" with AI governance a key battleground

    29 June 2026

    AI governance is becoming a national security issue, says Oliver Wyman's John Romeo

  • Insurance will rise to "the top of every agenda", Lloyd's CEO says

    25 June 2026

    Current environment feels like a "uniquely risky period" but with plenty of opportunities

  • Rating agencies foresee more sales of participating life products in China

    25 June 2026

    Low-yield environment, regulatory pressure and sustainable design behind the move

  • Funded re debate heats up at InsuranceERM conference

    24 June 2026

    InsuranceERM's life reinsurance monthly roundup

  • Australian regulator calls on insurers for cyber "step change" to combat frontier AI threats

    24 June 2026

    The threat horizon from advanced AI models has "moved sharply nearer"

  • Australian cyclone and terrorism property reinsurer names next CUO

    22 June 2026
  • NIB Apra political

    17 June 2026
  • Fitch foresees "structural challenge" in South Korean capital rules revamp

    17 June 2026
  • Insurers struggle to scale AI tools, despite employees adopting them

    16 June 2026
  • New Zealand NHC secures record NZ$12.3bn reinsurance cover

    15 June 2026