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  • [New] In 2026, AI-driven health insurance will be far more focused on prevention. AITUDE
  • [New] Rising cyber activity linked to the Middle East conflict could expose weaknesses in cyber insurance, particularly where policy wording struggles to separate acts of war from criminal activity. Black Arrow Cyber Consulting
  • [New] DUAL UK, the underwriting arm of Howden Group Holdings, has launched a new Credit Risk Insurance solution aimed at helping clients manage the challenges associated with cross-border trade and investment. ReinsuranceNe.ws
  • [New] Military hostilities and the suspension of risk insurance have pushed instability to its peak, creating bottlenecks for carriers both inside and outside the Persian Gulf. Phaata
  • [New] Millions of Australians will pay significantly more for top-level health insurance because a mass exodus of people from gold-tier policies is forcing up prices at the same time premiums are rising to the highest level in almost a decade. Australian Financial Review
  • 73% of insurance CEOs now view AI as a top investment priority and expect meaningful returns within 1-3 years, signaling that AI maturity is quickly becoming a global performance benchmark. KPMG
  • The Texas bill includes risk assessment requirements for high-risk AI use cases that will affect HR, credit, and insurance applications. Digital Applied
  • War risk insurance providers have already classified the Persian Gulf region as a high-risk operational zone. SHIP IP LTD
  • Desk report: New Zealand's insurance sector is expected to expand steadily despite rising climate risks and economic pressures, with property and casualty premiums projected to reach $12.82 billion in 2026 and grow at a 9.12% compound annual growth rate to $19.84 billion by 2031. Insurance News Bangladesh
  • In 2026, at least 18 states have introduced legislation to reform insurance programs to be better prepared for disaster risk and enhance consumer protection. National Caucus of Environmental Legislators
  • Digital experiences drive life insurance premium growth projected at 2-6% in 2026. MEXC
  • Japan will allow people with outdated health insurance cards to receive treatment at reduced costs until the end of July. Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS
  • As the cost of living crisis continues, many Australians will find themselves hit with yet another extra cost in April 2026, when health insurance premiums rise. CHOICE
  • Some Australians with private health insurance could face premium increases of up to 25%, far above the government-approved average rise of 4.41%. CHOICE
  • Swiss Re's 2026 risk outlook identified water scarcity as one of the top three emerging risks for commercial insurance, alongside cyber attacks and pandemic recurrence. Gray Group International
  • Cyber insurance premiums could more than double by the end of the decade. Black Arrow Cyber Consulting

Last updated: 07 April 2026



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