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XN Global launches health insurance offering in Hong Kong

July 9 2026

The move broadens the managing general agent’s reach in Asia through a tie-up with local carrier Asia Insurance.

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Steadfast extends exclusivity period as Amwins, Dragoneer reaffirm US$5.33bn bid

July 9 2026

The deal would give Amwins a significant foothold in the Asia-Pacific market through Steadfast's underwriting agency operations.

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Generali China sees improved COR in 2025 as Fitch affirms rating

July 9 2026

Lower catastrophe losses and a change in reserving methodology drove the improvement.

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Aon sees Singapore PCC framework as a 'major advancement' for captive, ILS growth

July 9 2026

The broker expects the structure to appeal to smaller firms exploring captives, larger corporates pursuing phased ownership strategies and ILS sponsors.

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Taiwan FSC clears E.Sun Financial’s US$1.39bn acquisition of Mercuries Life Insurance

July 9 2026

The transaction, announced in November 2025, will see Mercuries Life become a wholly owned subsidiary of E.Sun Financial.

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Middle East conflict, AI pull Asia’s insurance markets in different directions — Swiss Re

July 8 2026

Swiss Re expects Asia to outpace global insurance growth in 2026, though the regional outlook is splitting sharply between AI beneficiaries, energy-exposed markets and reform-led growth stories.

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RGA signs block coinsurance deals with Sumitomo Life and Anshin Life in Japan

July 8 2026

Sumitomo Life turns to reinsurance for the first time as insurers across Asia move in-force blocks off their books.

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Hong Kong captive insurer count rises to nine with two new approvals

July 8 2026

New captives from the hospitality and logistics sectors broaden participation by both Hong Kong and Mainland Chinese corporates.

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ICICI Prudential Life set for name change as Prudential prepares to reduce stake

July 8 2026

Prudential's planned Bharti Life acquisition is prompting changes to its ownership and governance arrangement at ICICI Prudential Life.

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GSSP backs SEADRIF’s climate risk financing capabilities in Southeast Asia

July 8 2026

The initiative aims to help SEADRIF member countries develop locally relevant disaster risk financing approaches.

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