Reih Angeles – (Re)in Asia

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 Australia to divest investment arm to Russell Investments

January 30 2026

The deal will add nearly A$2bn in funds under management to Russell’s Australian wealth business, with completion targeted for end-Q1 2026.

2025 insured loss dip masks rising APAC catastrophe complexity — Willis

January 30 2026

Clustered events in the Philippines and Southeast Asia highlighted rising claims complexity and the region’s widening protection gap.

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Bupa Hong Kong, Tencent roll out palm-scan check-in across 20 clinics

January 29 2026

The rollout links Express Check-in with Bupa’s Blua Health app.

Malaysia insurers, takaful operators back standardised base MHIT plan

January 29 2026

Industry bodies said the standardised product will broaden access, support affordability, and sit alongside existing plans ahead of a 2026 pilot.

ADNIC to establish GIFT City branch in India

January 29 2026

Targeted for the second half of 2026, the new branch would extend the insurer's office network beyond the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the UK.

Japan’s mid-sized life insurers hold back from super-long JGBs as volatility and scrutiny persist

January 29 2026

Insurers including Fukoku and Daido are favouring 10–15-year paper for now, while regulators seek clarity on unrealised bond losses.

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Aon Hong Kong hires Wilber Siu as business development director

January 28 2026

He joins after five years at Marsh, where he most recently worked as assistant vice president for business development.

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Japan watchdog to probe Prudential Life following staff misconduct disclosure — reports

January 28 2026

Regulators are planning to scrutinise the insurer’s sales practices, controls, and governance as part of the inspection.

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Allianz Indonesia appoints Allianz Global Investors AM to manage selected investment portfolios

January 28 2026

Asset manager will oversee portfolios tied to Allianz Life and Allianz Life Syariah under the new agreement.

Insurance industry leaders recognised in Australia Day honours

January 27 2026

OAM recipients include a Sedgwick executive adjuster, an insurance director with RACQ and Helia board roles, and a Victorian broker now part of Gallagher.