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Insurance news from trade publications, regulators, companies and research houses, as it is published. Each line is the outlet’s own headline (in English translation, labelled, when the original is in another language) with our one-line summary; follow the link to read the original. Last checked 2026-10-20 12:00 UTC.
ADB aims to expand catastrophe bond usage across Asian regions: Kessler ↗
ADB's Thomas Kessler says sovereign cat bonds need cooperation with governments, insurers and ILS investors.
Hannover Re’s E+S Rück sees more intense catastrophe risk competition, ILS options for clients ↗
E+S Rück sees more pricing competition as reinsurance capacity rises and ILS options grow for clients.
Also: Reinsurance News
Rising insurance costs push CT employers to consider ICHRAs ↗
Rising insurance costs are pushing Connecticut employers to consider ICHRAs.
Brokers are using AI but many brokerages haven't written the rules yet ↗
Australian data shows staff adopting AI faster than brokerages set rules, with a December Privacy Act change adding pressure.
FM to offer parametric, captives, structured risk solutions ↗
FM adds parametric, captive and structured risk solutions to give property clients more flexibility.
Also: Insurance Business (US), Insurance Business (UK), Insurance Business (Canada), Insurance Business (Asia) and 2 more
Japan’s MS&AD considering deal for Malaysian insurer LPI Capital: Bloomberg ↗
Diversification can be the best way to grow, says AXA XL Re’s Romagne ↗
AXA XL Re's Bertrand Romagne says diversification is among the best ways to grow.
Allianz Partners signs five-year partnership deal with travel insurance provider ↗
Bahrain's mandatory health insurance scheme to commence on 31 Oct ↗
Egypt: Misr Insurance maintains 41% market share amid inflationary pressures ↗
Misr Insurance holds a 41% share of Egypt's insurance market amid inflation pressure.
French insurance broking group expands to Abu Dhabi and Qatar, backed by local partners ↗
South Africa: Life market shows resilient asset growth under complex market and macroeconomic conditions ↗
South Africa's life insurance market shows resilient asset growth despite complex conditions.
Tampa homeowner drops property insurance after rates soar, joins growing trend of 'going bare' ↗
A Tampa homeowner dropped property cover after rates soared, reflecting a wider trend of going uninsured.
Insurance distribution reforms: will lower commissions benefit policyholders? ↗
The Geneva Papers July 2026 Special Issue: Insurance and Health Across the Life Course ↗
Softening reinsurance market to benefit insurance buyers in 2027 ↗
Further reinsurance softening in 2027 is expected to bring rate cuts, flexible terms and broader cover.
Best of Artemis, week ending October 18th 2026 ↗
Weekly roundup of Artemis's most-read stories on cat bonds, ILS and reinsurance capital.
AmTrust announces plans to be bigger than Lloyd’s in London ↗
AmTrust has hired Sir George Iacobescu to plan a London skyscraper for its base.
Also: Insurance Business (UK)
Penang Bridge ruling shows why the first days on site matter most ↗
The High Court of Malaya ruled on the cause of the 2021 Penang Bridge fire and ordered Tenaga Nasional to pay RM10.5 million.
RLI promotes four senior leaders ↗
Specialty insurer RLI has promoted four senior leaders, including a new Controller and Treasurer.
Sanlam Allianz plans Sh38.5bn life insurance merger as NSE stocks slide ↗
KPK summons directors of Asia International Insurance Brokers as witnesses ↗
Insurers Await Release of N300bn as CBN Commences Due Diligence – THISDAYLIVE ↗
Nigerian insurers are waiting for the CBN to release N300 billion as its due diligence begins.
AI in Insurance Agencies: What Actually Makes the Business Better ↗
Report: Auto Insurance Total Loss Frequency Climbs, More Drivers Pay Repairs ↗
CCC's mid-year report shows the total-loss share of auto claims rose to 23.5% in H1 2026.
Directline tops PSV insurance as high claims leave firms struggling ↗
Directline is the top PSV insurer in Kenya as high claims strain operators.
Two claim files on comparable damage are only comparable if documented the same way ↗
Axxion argues that documenting every vehicle against the same four points makes claims comparable and keeps old damage out of estimates.
Cyber Rates Are Down, Risks Are Up but Small Businesses Slow to Adopt ↗
Commercial cyber insurance rates are falling while small and midsize firms lag in adoption as AI-enabled threats grow.
GAIP welcomes Lloyd’s Asia as Supporting Partner ↗
KCC Says Isaias Insured Losses to Be $3 Billion; AM Best Calls Storm an Earnings Event ↗
Karen Clark & Co. puts Hurricane Isaias private insured losses at about $3 billion; AM Best sees an earnings event.
Also: Insurance Business (US)
Walter’s Insurers Skirted Capital Rules With ‘Rolling’ Loophole ↗
Mark Walter's insurers reportedly used a 'rolling' loan structure to skirt capital rules.
Diary of an Insurer: Zurich Engineering’s Naomi Godwin ↗
Profile of Zurich Engineering's Naomi Godwin, covering broker relations, surveyor capacity and client operations.
One in four insurers are scaling AI to reinvent their business ↗
Accenture research finds one in four insurers are scaling AI, with revenue gains but a gap to enterprise-wide adoption.
Q&A: Kumar Utpal, Decerto ↗
Decerto's Kumar Utpal says AI can help insurers beat fraud, meet Consumer Duty and make consistent claims decisions.
Agency Tech: Building Bridges and Empowering People (Insurance Journal Oct 19, 2026 Issue) ↗
As destructive wildfires grow, Western states face a home insurance crisis • Nevada Current ↗
Growing wildfires are pushing Western US states into a home insurance crisis.
Our greatest fears in a ‘world of polycrisis’ ↗
An Axa poll of financial services experts ranks AI and big data above climate change as the top emerging risk.
Broker peak body unveils revised code of practice ↗
NIBA has launched a revised broker code of practice that takes effect at the start of next year.
‘In the spirit of Tim’: NIBA Convention opens with moving tributes ↗
NIBA's Gold Coast convention opened with tributes to broking leader Tim Wedlock.
Insurer to act on abusers’ weaponisation of key products ↗
Suncorp says research on insurance and financial products being weaponised by abusers will inform its services.
No claim over Sydney arena roof collapse, court finds ↗
The Federal Court dismissed an insurance claim over the 2016 Sydney Entertainment Centre roof collapse.
Challenger weighs Daiichi’s $7.9b takeover offer ↗
Challenger is assessing a $7.9 billion takeover proposal from Daiichi Life Group, sending its shares higher.
Sydney, Brisbane advisers win conference grants ↗
The Council of Australian Life Insurers has named the first grant recipients of its women-in-advice program.
AFCA sides with insurer as policy lapses after marriage split ↗
AFCA ruled for the insurer after a complainant sought reinstatement of a lapsed policy following a marriage split.
Trauma worst for ‘incorrect outcome’ claim reversals ↗
APRA life industry data shows trauma claims have the highest share of decisions reversed for incorrect outcomes.
Understanding drives insurance engagement, study shows ↗
James Cook University researchers link stronger understanding of life insurance to higher purchase rates.
Regulator seeks feedback on RAC deal promises ↗
The competition watchdog seeks feedback on IAG's public benefit commitments for its planned RAC Insurance acquisition.
Workers’ comp review spotlights insurers ↗
An independent review calls for stronger monitoring and regulation of insurers in Queensland's workers' compensation scheme.
Bosses ‘need to know AI risk’ as power grows ↗
New Zealand financial services groups are told to maintain cyber frameworks that address AI-driven threats.
NIBA reveals claims award winner ↗
Gallagher's Maree Solvyns has won NIBA's claims broker of the year award.
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