APAC Cybercrime Surge Tests Insurers’ Underwriting Discipline
APAC cybercrime tops 30% of recorded crime as global cyber rates keep falling, straining insurer underwriting discipline and capacity.
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QBE Takes Full Control of Raheja QBE Under New India FDI Rules
Raheja QBE FDI deal: QBE buys out Prism Johnson to take full ownership, the first insurance transaction under India 100% FDI liberalisation.
APRA Reboots Its National Claims Database, Splitting Out Cyber and D&O
APRA National Claims and Policies Database overhaul splits cyber and D&O into new categories, keeping confidentiality safeguards intact.
Japan’s FSA and BOJ Issue Nine Frontier-AI Cybersecurity Measures for Insurers
Japan's FSA and BOJ co-issued nine frontier-AI cybersecurity measures for insurers and banks, with a one-month guideline and explicit CIO/CISO accountability.
QBE Asia Leadership: Karlowski Named COO, Chan Elevated to Regional AI Head
QBE Asia leadership expanded on 29 June 2026 with Patrick Karlowski named COO and Florence Chan elevated to a newly created regional data and…
APRA’s 2028 Governance Reset: What Insurers Must Prepare For
APRA governance reform enters its final phase: draft CPS 510 consults until August 2026, FAR changes affect 4,500 accountable people by 2028.
MAS Plans Protected Cell Company Framework to Grow Singapore as Asia’s ILS Hub
Protected Cell Company framework for Singapore: MAS to consult on PCC structure after 28 cat bonds and US$4.4bn issued since 2017 — what it…
IRDAI’s Rs 800 Crore Policyholders’ Protection Fund Reshapes Compliance for India’s Insurers
IRDAI Policyholders Protection Fund launches with Rs 800 crore corpus on June 30, 2026 — here is what every insurer operating in India needs…
Japan’s Insurers Post ¥2.54 Trillion Life Net Income in FY2025 as Rates Rise
Japan's FSA data for FY2025 shows life net income at ¥2.54 trillion as single-premium savings surge, while Sompo, MS&AD and Tokio Marine post record…
Lloyd’s Names ICICI Lombard as India Local Fronting Partner
Lloyd's India play completes: ICICI Lombard fronts local policies for managing agents as FDI hits 100% — the dual-market architecture explained.