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• [New] The Indian life insurance sector will surpass US$ 169 billion by 2029, sustained by a 9% compound annual growth rate. Insurance Business
• [New] Cyber insurance premiums are expected to increase from US$ 15.1 billion in 2024 to US$ 27 billion by 2030. Insurance Business
• [New] QBE has entered the booming world of rewards-driven insurance, unveiling a partnership with Virgin Australia's Velocity Frequent Flyer program that will hand out tens of thousands of points to customers who take out eligible home, car or small-business cover. Insurance Business
• [New] If NSW moves to an impairment-based defence, the insurance sector will need to adapt its approach to motor, compulsory third party, and commercial insurance lines. Insurance Business
• [New] A Nankai Trough event could lead to life insurance payouts of ¥2.4 trillion, while a Tokyo earthquake could result in claims of approximately ¥180 billion. Insurance Business
• [New] Reassured, the UK's largest life insurance broker, has secured ISO 27001 accreditation, marking a significant step in strengthening its information security framework at a time when cyber risk continues to test the insurance sector. Insurance Business
• [New] For Australia's insurance sector, Anthropic's findings offer an early indication of how cyber risk may evolve as AI capabilities mature. Insurance Business
• [New] An alarming escalation in state-linked cyber activity has emerged just as British insurers and brokers contend with an unprecedented rise in digital threats, raising questions about whether the UK's cyber-defence and insurance frameworks are keeping pace with rapidly evolving risks. Insurance Business
• [New] Cyber insurance premiums will grow 15% in 2026, driven primarily by risks associated with widespread AI adoption. InsuranceIndustry.AI
• [New] Cyber insurance written premiums are expected to rise by 15% in 2026 as AI-enabled threats expand. Insurance News Digest
• [New] Cathay Life is working to mitigate FX risk by increasing sales of US dollar-denominated insurance policies, which comprised 62% of its first-year premiums in the first nine months of 2025. Insurance Business
• [New] With rising insurance premiums and expiring enhanced premium tax credits, millions of Americans face a steep increase in out-of-pocket health-care costs in 2026. Linea de Tres
• [New] The share of the cost of the 2026 ACA annual insurance premiums, paid by enrollees, is expected to go up by 75% or more, as federal support would revert back to the ACA original lower levels, even though the health insurers are requesting a median cost increase of 18%. / USA Retiree News Hub - Stay informed with the latest news a
• [New] A total of 57% of insurance executives listed both generative and agentic AI as top tech investment priorities for 2026. Insurance Journal
• [New] Employer health-insurance premiums are expected to rise 9% in 2025, approaching $30,000 for a family of four. / USA The Mercury
• [New] Democrats were unable to secure an extension of Affordable Care Act premium subsidies, putting more than 20 million Americans at risk of sharply rising health insurance costs in 2026. This Week In Public Health
• [New] Private health insurance will become increasingly unaffordable to low-to-middle-income Americans unless major changes are made in the US health care system. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Global health insurance costs are projected to rise 10.3% in 2026, continuing a multi-year trend of steep increases. Insurance Business
• [New] The US and international primary insurance and reinsurance group is seeking to sponsor what will be the eleventh catastrophe bond in its long-standing Mystic Re series. Artemis.bm - The Catastrophe Bond, Insurance Linked Sec
• [New] The Bill will likely increase demand for cyber insurance and risk management services, as companies seek coverage that not only protects financially but also improves resilience. / UK Insurance Business
• [New] If Congress does not extend the ARP subsidy enhancement provisions again, people who earn more than 400% of FPL will no longer qualify for a subsidy in 2026 - no matter how expensive their health insurance will be. healthinsurance.org

Last updated: 25 November 2025