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Malaysia: Regulator extends deadline for RHB Bank and Tokio Marine insurance merger talks

Malaysia: Regulator extends deadline for RHB Bank and Tokio Marine insurance merger talks

Insurance regulator, Bank Negara Malaysia, has given an extension to RHB Bank till 11 February 2027 to finalise merger talks with Tokio Marine Asia.

Jimmy John | 28 Oct 2026

India: Regulator extends the cut-off date for comments on reforms by a week

India: Regulator extends the cut-off date for comments on reforms by a week

The Indian insurance regulator, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has extended the deadline for comments on its proposed insurance reforms by a week to 31 October 2026. Originally the date for submission of comments...

Anoop Khanna | 27 Oct 2026

Australian insurers submit enhanced code of practice to regulator

Australian insurers submit enhanced code of practice to regulator

The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has submitted a strengthened General Insurance Code of Practice to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) following consultations with consumer groups, regulators, government...

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 23 Oct 2026

South Korea: Regulator bars Korea Insurance Training Institute from AI JV

South Korea: Regulator bars Korea Insurance Training Institute from AI JV

South Korea's insurance regulator, the Financial Services Commission (FSC), has blocked the Korea Insurance Training Institute's equity investment in an AI joint venture, ruling it an illegal business practice under current law.

Jimmy John | 21 Oct 2026

Australia-New Zealand: Four Nations, including Australia and New Zealand, form an Insurance Alliance to confront the rising risks threatening economic resilience

Australia-New Zealand: Four Nations, including Australia and New Zealand, form an Insurance Alliance to confront the rising risks threatening economic resilience

Anoop Khanna | 20 Oct 2026

Hong Kong regulator sanctions six insurance intermediaries over false premium declarations

Hong Kong regulator sanctions six insurance intermediaries over false premium declarations

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 16 Oct 2026

Insurance regulators targeting asset-intensive reinsurance

Insurance regulators targeting asset-intensive reinsurance

Sarah Si | 15 Oct 2026

Thailand: Regulator prepares insurance sector for the age of AI

Thailand: Regulator prepares insurance sector for the age of AI

Sarah Si | 08 Oct 2026

Past Articles

Hong Kong regulator's periodic publication looks at impact of fake news

Hong Kong regulator's periodic publication looks at impact of fake news

Pakistan has potential to expand inclusive insurance coverage

Pakistan has potential to expand inclusive insurance coverage

Japan: Regulator to temporarily suspend Prudential Life for employee financial scam

Japan: Regulator to temporarily suspend Prudential Life for employee financial scam

South Korea: Hanwha Life acquires Acuon Capital

South Korea: Hanwha Life acquires Acuon Capital

India: Nearly 70% of insurance buyers back the proposed caps on commissions to intermediaries

India: Nearly 70% of insurance buyers back the proposed caps on commissions to intermediaries

South Korea: Insurance policies sold through broadcast advertising show a surge in mis-selling

South Korea: Insurance policies sold through broadcast advertising show a surge in mis-selling

MAS bans four former insurance representatives over misconduct

MAS bans four former insurance representatives over misconduct

ASIC sets insurance supervisory priorities for 2026-27

ASIC sets insurance supervisory priorities for 2026-27

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