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Sunday, November 1, 2026
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Reih Angeles Deputy News Editor
Reih Angeles is Deputy News Editor at (Re)in Asia, steering the desk's breaking coverage of Asia Pacific insurance and reinsurance. Areas of specialty include insurer and life results, reinsurance and catastrophe losses, cyber, and regulatory change across India, Korea, China and Hong Kong.
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Zurich building in Zurich, Switzerland, with blue glass facade and Zurich logo.
Zurich APAC records double-digit Life and P&C gains for H1 2026
August 6 2026
The firm's regional business operating profit rose 15% year-on-year to US$348m.
UOB and Allianz Global Investors executives announce ASEAN wealth push acquisition.
AllianzGI to acquire UOB Asset Management in S$555m ASEAN wealth push
August 6 2026
The deal covers UOBAM’s franchise across eight Asian markets: Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam
Five executives in suits cut a ceremonial ribbon at a launch event, flanked by orange and blue lion dancers on stage with a blue backdrop.
Ascend Asia opens Singapore wealth centre
August 6 2026
The move marks the latest expansion by Ascend Asia following a recent insurance distribution partnership with FWD.
Prudential Financial logo on building exterior in the US.
Prudential Financial targets US$3bn from emerging-market exits
August 6 2026
The insurer plans to focus on its Japan, US, and Europe operations and redirect resources to capital-light businesses.
Manulife Asia office building with logo, reflecting financial growth in Q2.
Manulife Asia posts 13% NBV growth in Q2 as sales surge
August 6 2026
Hong Kong remained Manulife Asia's largest contributor in Q2 2026, while Japan and Singapore recorded the fastest growth in new business CSM.
Map of Assam with flood-affected areas highlighted, related to IRDAI flood claims directive.
IRDAI directs insurers to fast-track Assam flood claims
August 6 2026
The floods have affected over 650,000 people and 810 villages across the Indian state, as of 25 July.
Woori Bank building in South Korea with blue sky background.
Tongyang Life to proceed with Woori share swap despite buyback threshold breach
August 5 2026
Shareholder appraisal claims reached KRW204.57bn (US$144m), slightly above the KRW200bn threshold that could have allowed the deal to be terminated.
Philippine city skyline with modern skyscrapers and high-rise buildings.
Philippine insurance chief suspended over consortium accreditation complaint
August 5 2026
The complaint centres on alleged preferential treatment in accrediting a third pool under the mandatory passenger accident insurance programme.
Traffic jam in India with cars and motorcycles on a busy road.
India Supreme Court extends third-party motor cover for new vehicles
August 5 2026
The Supreme Court dismissed industry concerns over higher costs, citing 165 million uninsured vehicles on Indian roads.
Australian dollar notes and calculator, related to superannuation and financial claims.
Australia's general insurance complaints rise 5% in 2025-26, life up 3%
August 5 2026
Motor insurance remained among Australia's most complained-about financial products, according to AFCA.
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