Worldwide: Insurance Laws and Products

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Trauma insurance claims in Australia can be complex and fraught with potential pitfalls that may jeopardize your financial recovery during serious illness or injury.

In a recent decision of the Victorian Supreme Court, Justice Osborne considered the scope of s 52 of the Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic), which states that a plaintiff must prove causation.

Thailand’s Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) has opened a public hearing on proposed amendments to the OIC Notification on Criteria for Information Technology Risk Governance...

This edition of the K&L Gates Competition & Consumer Law Round-Up examines recent enforcement actions by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, including significant penalties against major retailers for misleading pricing practices. The newsletter also covers merger reviews, collective bargaining authorisations, and emerging regulatory developments affecting competition and consumer protection in Australia.

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (“IRDAI”), through its Circular dated 25 May 2026, has amended the Master Circular on Corporate Governance for Insurers, 2024 to revise the performance assessment and remuneration framework applicable to Key Management Personnel (“KMPs”) of insurers. While the amendments formally relate to executive remuneration, they reflect a broader regulatory shift towards policyholder-centric governance, enhanced management accountability and greater transparency within the insurance sector.

The Supreme Court has delivered clarification and detailed reasoning regarding the practical application of section 36 of the Civil Liability Act 2003 (Qld) with respect to a claim for negligence against a Council performing works, which included placing a barricade across a footpath.

It is frequently assumed that insurance brokers and insurance agents occupy the same role, and the two terms are often used interchangeably in common parlance. However, each role is legally and functionally distinct and serves different stakeholders in the insurance sector.

India’s enactment of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”) marks a decisive shift toward a modern data protection regime anchored in accountability, consent, and enforcement. While the statute is primarily directed at “data fiduciaries,” its implications extend well beyond operational compliance. At the boardroom level, the Act has triggered a reassessment of governance responsibilities, risk allocation, and critically Directors and Officers (“D&O”) insurance.