Capital management

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MS&AD to invest up to US$273m in Standard Life's UK pension venture

August 22 2026

The Japanese group is betting on long-term growth in the UK pension risk transfer market as it targets higher earnings from overseas businesses.

Steadfast inks A$7.7bn takeover deal with Amwins-Dragoneer-KKR consortium

August 21 2026

The parties aim to complete the A$7.7bn transaction by December, subject to shareholder, court and regulatory approvals.

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Ping An posts 11.2% NBV growth in H1 2026 as P&C CoR improves to 95.1%

August 21 2026

Multi-channel reach and targeted product and payment strategies boosted the insurer's new business value growth.

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Steadfast trading halted as consortium finalises A$7.7bn deal documentation

August 21 2026

The Amwins-Dragoneer-KKR consortium is finalising documentation and financing for its proposed A$7.7bn (US$5.5bn) acquisition of Steadfast after entering the final stages of due diligence.

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Japan Post Insurance NBV doubles in Q1

August 21 2026

Despite double-digit growth in new policy sales, Japan Post continues to face headwinds from a declining in-force policy block.

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MS&AD insurance service profit rises 28% as overseas underwriting strengthens

August 21 2026

The group's overseas insurance subsidiaries delivered strong growth, with insurance service profit up 70% and the combined ratio improving to 91.7%

FinRe not a substitute for disciplined capital management, executives say at AAC

August 20 2026

Reinsurance is playing a wider role in capital management across Asia, but executives warn insurers must get product economics and asset backing right first.

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Oona Insurance targets Southeast Asia acquisitions as H1 profit jumps 130%

August 20 2026

The insurer plans to deepen its presence in Indonesia and the Philippines while eyeing expansion into Thailand and Vietnam.

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HDI Global steps up Asia-Pacific expansion as first-half result rises 8%

August 19 2026

The commercial and specialty insurer is targeting international programmes, captive solutions and renewable energy in the region in the second half.

Toa Re underwriting profit jumps aided by lower claims, reduced reserves provisions in FY2026

Toa Re underwriting profit jumps aided by lower claims, reduced reserve provisions in FY2026

August 19 2026

Lower volumes in key non-life classes weighed on premiums, while stronger claims performance and lower reserve provisioning boosted the reinsurer's underwriting profit.

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