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Sumitomo Life, Dai-ichi Life looking for higher returns in private credit – Report

May 21 2026

The development comes as Japanese life insurers are looking to lift portfolio yields after years of balance-sheet rebalancing ahead of new capital rules.

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PERWAKIM launches nationwide drive to strengthen Malaysia’s general insurance agency sector

May 21 2026

The campaign will focus on cooperative-based wealth creation, professional education, and access to professional indemnity insurance protection.

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APRA revokes Eric Insurance licence following exit from market

May 21 2026

The move caps a wind-down triggered by 2021 reforms to the car add-on insurance market.

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Developing El Niño expected to lift typhoon risk for Greater China, Korea, Japan — Munich Re

May 21 2026

The phenomenon could strengthen into a “Super El Niño” by the end of the year and drive a more active Northwest Pacific typhoon season.

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Sompo profit surges in FY2025 on underwriting recovery and investment gains

May 21 2026

Sompo’s FY2025 results were driven by improved underwriting margins and earnings further supported by strong investment gains.

Tokio Marine leans on overseas growth as Greensill, equity sales weigh on net profit in FY2025

May 20 2026

Underlying earnings improved even as equity‑sale gains faded, with strong international profitability and lower nat‑cat losses more than offsetting a softer Japan P&C result.

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Prudential seeks up to 18 months to cut ICICI Prudential Life stake after Bharti Life deal — report

May 20 2026

Prudential’s planned acquisition of a 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance will trigger regulatory requirements on its shareholding in ICICI Prudential Life Insurance.

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Prudential's acquisition of controlling stake in Bharti Life seen as credit neutral — Moody's

May 20 2026

Insurer repositioning in India is expected to have limited credit impact, with existing resources funding the transaction, Moody’s says.

New Zealand study quantifies Auckland volcanic gas risk for first time

May 20 2026

Findings show how gas release rates during a volcanic eruption could have an impact on health, buildings and infrastructure.

MNRB to acquire remaining 80% of Labuan Re for US$100m

May 19 2026

The deal will lift the group's ownership of Labuan Re to 100% and is slated to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2026.

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