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Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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Gisella Lobo Reporter
Gisella Lobo is a Reporter at (Re)in Asia, covering the senior appointments, regulatory changes and strategic moves shaping Asia Pacific's insurers. Areas of specialty include people moves across life, non-life and broking, insurance regulation and public health schemes, and insurer deals in markets including India, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea and Southeast Asia.
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Paul Gardner has been appointed to the role of Underwriting Manager – Political Risk, Credit and Bond (PRCB) for AXA XL in Asia.
AXA XL appoints Paul Gardner as underwriting manager for political risk, credit and bond in Asia 
October 6 2026
He brings over 35 years of experience in structured finance and cross border solutions.
Taiwan Life Insurance Assigned 'BBB+' Foreign Cur | S&P Global Ratings
Taiwan Life to maintain domestic market position as S&P Global assigns 'BBB+' foreign currency ratings 
October 6 2026
The ratings agency also affirmed Taiwan Life’s local currency ratings at the same level, with a stable outlook on both.
Marina Bay Sands and the ArtScience Museum illuminated beside Singapore’s waterfront at dusk.
MAS considers adding insurance policies to investment list for single-family offices
October 6 2026
The move would expand the range of tax-efficient investment options available to family offices operating from Singapore.
Busy Indian street with auto-rickshaws, a cycle rickshaw, scooters, pedestrians and market signs.
India's GI Council weighs proposal for 10% mandatory co-payment on retail health policies — report
October 6 2026
The industry proposal aims to curb medical inflation and overbilling, while offering lower premiums.
Nighttime cityscape with high-rise buildings, illuminated highways and heavy traffic.
Survey finds 70% of insurance buyers support IRDAI’s proposed commission caps
October 5 2026
While brokers have warned of unintended consequences, most consumers favour commission disclosure and limits aimed at curbing mis-selling.
India's ICICI Life Insurance appoints ICICI bank veteran Sidharatha Mishra as MD, CEO
ICICI Life appoints ICICI Bank veteran Sidharatha Mishra as managing director, CEO 
October 5 2026
Mishra has over 26 years of experience in the banking sector.
The #IA welcomes the appointment of Wynnie Yeung, Associate Director, Group-Wide Supervision, Long Term Business of the #IA, as the Vice Chair of Implementation Assessment Committee (#IAC) at the IAIS
Hong Kong IA’s Wynnie Yeung appointed vice chair of implementation assessment committee at IAIS 
October 2 2026
She currently serves as associate director for group-wide supervision of long-term business.
Hyundai Marine & Fire eyes cyber insurance expansion as part of Japan growth strategy
Hyundai Marine & Fire eyes cyber insurance expansion as part of Japan growth strategy 
October 2 2026
The entrance into the cyber segment comes after the non-life insurer’s Japan branch reported premium income of JPY28.9bn (US$183.1m) in 2025, alongside continued expansion of its specialist workforce....
Hanwha Life acquires stake in Acuon Capital for USD 323m
Hanwha Life acquires stake in Acuon Capital for US$323m 
October 2 2026
The acquisition will mark the life insurer's entry into the specialised credit finance sector, as it seeks to diversify its business portfolio.
Vietnam considers mandatory social insurance for 700,000+ ride-hailing drivers
Vietnam considers bringing 700,000-plus ride-hailing drivers into social insurance scheme
October 1 2026
Lawmakers propose a three-way model under which drivers, platform companies and the state would all pay into the fund.
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