The Indian government has allowed 100% FDI in domestic insurance companies under the automatic route, while retaining a 20% foreign investment cap for LICI, subject to IRDAI regulations.
The Japanese government has approved a plan to raise compulsory automobile liability insurance premiums by 6.2% on average, effective from 1 November 2026, reported the Jiji Press.
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the ADGM, an international financial free zone in Abu Dhabi, has announced the implementation of several changes to enhance ADGM's insurance regulatory framework, and introduce proportionate requirements for the identification and management of climate-related financial risk.
Finance Minister Michket Slama Khaldi has announced measures aimed to resolve the refusal of some insurance companies to insure motorcycles, particularly those over 50cc. The measures are integrated into the 2026-2030 development plan.
Digital financial advice activity in New Zealand registered significant growth over the past year, with the estimated number of clients receiving digital advice increasing by 90% from around 86,500 in 2024 to more than 164,800 in 2025, according to the Financial Markets Authority.
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is not merely a geopolitical development but a structural stress test for India's risk management architecture. India's dependence on global energy markets, trade networks and financial systems has far-reaching implications. Asia Insurance Review spoke with Dr Sonjai Kumar, an Indian risk management professional.
The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers (HKFI) has announced the constitution of its Governing Committee for the term 2026 - 2027.
The Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has imposed Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMP) of MYR1.04m ($218,400) on Zurich General Insurance Malaysia (ZGIM) and MYR520,000 on Zurich General Takaful Malaysia (ZGTM). The sanctions stem from the Zurich companies' failure to comply with requirements relating to targeted financial sanctions (TFS).
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has urged a lasting shift in how banks, insurers, and superannuation trustees manage AI-related risks amid its ongoing evolution.
The maternity benefits provided by the Philippines' state insurer, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), have been expanded, as announced by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday.