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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.
Secondary perils force rethink of capital and reinsurance buying: Everest Re ↗
Cofounder of failed Bermudian reinsurer's parent firm admits $500m fraud - The Royal Gazette | Bermuda News, Business, Sports, Events, & Community ↗
A cofounder of the parent company of a failed Bermuda reinsurer admits to a $500 million fraud.
New report says insurers are denying birth control coverage required under ACA ↗
CVC seeks linking of pending traffic challans with insurance renewal ↗
CVC seeks to link pending traffic challans to motor insurance renewals.
Kuwait Scraps Paper Vehicle Insurance ↗
Kuwait is discontinuing paper vehicle insurance.
Issuing compulsory motor insurance policies through the paper channel is stopped ↗
Kuwait's insurance regulator has halted issuing compulsory motor insurance policies through the paper channel.
Circular No. (22) of 2026 on the trial period for launching the updated Beema system ↗
Kuwait's regulator circular No. 22 of 2026 sets a trial period for launching the upgraded Beema system.
Gulf Union Al Ahlia enters into insurance services contract with Al Rushaid Group ↗
ERGO appoints Guy Goldstein as Chief AI Officer ↗
Bandhan Fin to explore health insurance foray post stabilisation of recent acquisitions: Chairman Ghosh ↗
Bandhan Financial's chairman says the group will explore a health insurance entry once recent acquisitions stabilise.
Factory Theft Went Unnoticed For Months: NCDRC Rejects Insurance Claim ↗
Turkiye: Insurers face deluge of claims after heaviest rainfall in over 80 years in Istanbul ↗
Algeria: Largest insurer forms strategic partnership to support passenger bus renewal drive ↗
Africa Insurance Organisation outlines progress on several continental insurance projects ↗
Insurance premiums climb as coverage expands ↗
Report says insurance premiums are climbing as coverage expands.
Tesla boom raises concerns over Korean auto insurers' loss ratios ↗
Critics Say 'Medicare for Americans' Is Corporate Democrats' Latest Way of 'Protecting' For-Profit Insurers | Common Dreams ↗
Bahrain News: Expat health insurance programme to be launched on October 31 ↗
AI Runs Into Its Next Big Obstacle: Insurance ↗
What do we know about Labor's controversial private health insurance plans? | Health ↗
The Latest Launches from Socotra, dClimate, Patra ↗
Socotra launched a Configuration Assistant that builds and validates insurance products from plain-language descriptions or uploaded filings.
5 jailed for renting luxury cars, faking crashes to claim insurance payouts in Dubai ↗
Insurance: NIA assures policy holders of disciplined, trusted sector ↗
Insurance reforms: Why claims matter more than distribution costs ↗
Railways must implement SC verdict on insurance in letter & spirit ↗
Editorial urges railways to fully implement a Supreme Court verdict on insurance.
Noida forum says insurer cannot reject claim citing undisclosed pre-existing illness without proof ↗
Noida consumer forum rules an insurer cannot reject a claim over undisclosed illness without proof.
Insurer targeted breast cancer patients to cancel ↗
Offshore Reinsurance Is 'a Little Bit Like Morphine,' Which Is Trader For 'The Second Dose Is Always Bigger' ↗
Commentary compares offshore reinsurance to morphine, where each deal needs a bigger dose.
Having insurance doesn't mean you can get a mental health appointment ↗
Insurance coverage does not guarantee a mental health appointment, per university research coverage.
Health insurance revenue jumps on foreigners' fees ↗
IRU refers 3 insurance brokers to probe, warns 4 companies ↗
IRU refers three insurance brokers for investigation and warns four companies.
Insurers urged to prioritise customer-centred services ↗
AIUC | AI agent standard & insurance ↗
IDRA bars life insurers from forcing claimants to buy new policies ↗
Strait of Hormuz crisis :: Lloyd's List ↗
Mumbai: MACT Awards ₹1.14 Crore To 3 Accident Victims, Allows Insurer To Recover Amount From Tempo Owner ↗
AI Runs Into Its Next Big Obstacle: Insurance ↗
Hidden accumulation is reshaping casualty and cyber underwriting ↗
Hidden accumulation risk is reshaping how casualty and cyber insurers underwrite.
Insurer balance sheet strain could lift 1/1 reinsurance demand – Arundo Re ↗
Swedish Club Opens Office in NYC ↗
The Swedish Club, a P&I insurer, has opened a New York office to serve members across the Americas.
Bahrain News: Health insurance programme for residents to be launched on October 31 ↗
Supreme Court Makes Travel Insurance Mandatory For Offline Train Tickets From October 27 ↗
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