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Prudential announces new US$1.2bn share buyback

January 6 2026

New buyback forms part of a broader plan to return more than US$5bn to shareholders between 2024 and 2027.

MS Amlin expands Phoenix Re cat bond to US$115m for 2026

January 6 2026

Phoenix Re 3 adds US$25m in collateralised capacity, with MS Amlin looking to broaden its ILS offering in 2026.

Sun Life partners with Aflatoun to launch financial literacy programme for APAC domestic workers

January 6 2026

Educational sessions and toolkits will be provided to more than 30,000 domestic workers as part of the initiative.

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IAG integrates RACQ into group reinsurance programs, expands quota share coverage

January 6 2026

IAG said the integration enables the group to achieve targeted synergies while simplifying overall reinsurance architecture.

APAC reinsurance softening has further to run, says Howden

January 6 2026

Region sees 10-20% rate reductions as abundant capacity drives buyer-friendly renewals.

Fitch maintains neutral APAC insurance outlook despite China, Taiwan life pressures

January 6 2026

Capital strength and underwriting discipline are expected to support credit stability across the region despite ongoing regulatory, market and catastrophe-related pressures.

CPIC completes China's first payout for seed production insurance

January 5 2026

The insurer’s new product aims to address risks faced by seed breeders, using rice kernel rate as its payout trigger.

India regulator looks to curb insurance agent commissions

January 5 2026

The crackdown marks a significant policy reversal from 2023.

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Korean broker WISE launches specialty unit alongside core reinsurance business

January 2 2026

WISE Insurance splits its Reinsurance Team into R&S units led by Won Lee, with Yubeom Kim heading reinsurance and JB Cheong leading specialty.

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PICC P&C inks new reinsurance deals with PICC Re, PICC HK

January 2 2026

The twin agreements position PICC P&C in a central underwriting role as the PICC Group pushes for Belt and Road-related expansion in 2026.

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