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Australia passes major NDIS overhaul as government moves to rein in scheme costs

Australia passes major NDIS overhaul as government moves to rein in scheme costs

Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is set for a significant revamp after Parliament passed legislation targeting the scheme's rapid cost growth and long-term sustainability. The National Disability Insurance Scheme...

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 21 Aug 2026

Thailand: Regulator moves to improve the efficiency of claims management and reduce disputes

Thailand: Regulator moves to improve the efficiency of claims management and reduce disputes

Following directives from Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) Secretary-General Chuchat Pramoonpol to ensure tangible results in protecting public rights and benefits at the local level, and integrate work between the central and...

Sarah Si | 20 Aug 2026

Bangladesh: Regulator to introduce new rules for CEO appointments

Bangladesh: Regulator to introduce new rules for CEO appointments

The Bangladesh insurance regulator, Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) plans to introduce new rules for filling CEO positions that remain vacant for more than six months, reported the New Age.

Jimmy John | 19 Aug 2026

Japan: FSA probes insurers over Advance Create accounting scandal

Japan: FSA probes insurers over Advance Create accounting scandal

Japan's Financial Services Agency has launched interviews with insurers that had business dealings with insurance agency Advance Create, following allegations that insurers may have assisted in concealing improper accounting practices, according...

Reva Ganesan | 18 Aug 2026

Japan: Corporate insurance market sees shift towards risk-based underwriting

Japan: Corporate insurance market sees shift towards risk-based underwriting

Reva Ganesan | 14 Aug 2026

Thailand: Regulator sets objectives and key results for FY2027

Thailand: Regulator sets objectives and key results for FY2027

Sarah Si | 13 Aug 2026

Thailand: OIC looks to Russia for data-driven insurance supervision

Thailand: OIC looks to Russia for data-driven insurance supervision

Reva Ganesan | 12 Aug 2026

China clarifies tax treatment of offshore insurance income

China clarifies tax treatment of offshore insurance income

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 11 Aug 2026

Past Articles

Australia: General insurance complaints increase by 5% while life insurance complaints increase by 3% in 2025-26

Australia: General insurance complaints increase by 5% while life insurance complaints increase by 3% in 2025-26

Philippine insurance chief suspended over alleged preferential treatment; vows cooperation

Philippine insurance chief suspended over alleged preferential treatment; vows cooperation

South Korea: Government delays health insurance premium hike announcement

South Korea: Government delays health insurance premium hike announcement

Thailand: OIC warns against unauthorised promotion of Singapore life insurance

Thailand: OIC warns against unauthorised promotion of Singapore life insurance

MTAA urges ACCC to reject IAG's proposed RAC Insurance acquisition remedy

MTAA urges ACCC to reject IAG's proposed RAC Insurance acquisition remedy

Sri Lanka: IRCSL launches insurance awareness programmes

Sri Lanka: IRCSL launches insurance awareness programmes

Bangladesh: Settlement of unpaid claims of over US$568m will be the top priority of the new IDRA chief

Bangladesh: Settlement of unpaid claims of over US$568m will be the top priority of the new IDRA chief

Korea FSC to establish AI-powered insurance fraud prevention infrastructure

Korea FSC to establish AI-powered insurance fraud prevention infrastructure

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