Vietnam: Decree on mandatory construction insurance takes effect on 1 July

Vietnam: Decree on mandatory construction insurance takes effect on 1 July

The government has issued a new regulation stipulating that the minimum insurance coverage for a construction project during the construction period must not be less than the total value of the construction contract, including any adjustments...

AIR team | 25 Jun 2026

Taiwan: Regulator approves second biggest dividend payouts to date by life insurers

Taiwan: Regulator approves second biggest dividend payouts to date by life insurers

The Insurance Bureau of the Financial Supervisory Commission has approved dividend payments by seven life insurers that total NT$24.65bn ($774m) this year, the second highest in the history of the life insurance industry.

AIR team | 25 Jun 2026

Allianz warns of 'new maritime order' as geopolitical risks reshape global shipping

Allianz warns of 'new maritime order' as geopolitical risks reshape global shipping

A new maritime order is emerging in the global shipping industry amid rising geopolitical tensions and disruptions to trade routes, according to Allianz Commercial in its report, "Safety and Shipping Review 2026.

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 25 Jun 2026

Indonesia: AAUI cautions 2026 will be tough year for investments by non-life insurers

Indonesia: AAUI cautions 2026 will be tough year for investments by non-life insurers

The Indonesian General Insurance Association (AAUI) has indicated that the non-life insurance market would likely find it difficult to improve investment returns this year.

AIR team | 25 Jun 2026

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ADB approves $700m loan to reform Pakistan's insurance sector

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Indonesia: Merger of state-owned insurers targeted for completion this year

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Vietnam: Defensive mindsets and financial pressure hamper life insurance growth

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Global: Lockton FY2026 revenue jumps to US$4.5bn, marking 6 consecutive years of double-digit organic growth

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Australia: AI adds layer of complexity to business risk environment

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ASEAN could avert USD$82bn in renewable energy losses with climate resilience push

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Australia: Systemic failures in healthcare put seniors in residential facilities at risk

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