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Canara HSBC Life reports 41% rise in VNB in FY2026

April 29 2026

Improved margins and higher new business volumes drove a 41% rise in VNB at Canara HSBC Life in FY2026.

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Hong Kong private medical claims spend up over 60% in four years – HKFI study

April 29 2026

Day procedures and higher-end outpatient care were flagged as key drivers, with the study also pointing to panel providers and group plans as potential cost moderators.

West P&I relocates Hong Kong office as China, Vietnam portfolio expands

April 29 2026

The club said its portfolio in the region has grown to more than 1,800 vessels, with Hong Kong-written tonnage exceeding 70m gross tonnes.

Specialist Risk Group launches employee benefits division in Australia

April 29 2026

Travis Bailey will head the new division, supported by Valentina Setiawan and Nicholas Chappell.

China’s insurance sector posts 6.2% premium growth in Q1 2026

April 29 2026

Life insurers and foreign-funded players outperformed the broader market during the quarter, while property insurers recorded 2.9% growth.

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Well Link Life gets BBB- rating from S&P as product shift, distribution push support growth

April 28 2026

A shift toward longer-term, floating-return policies is expected to support value generation and liability management, according to S&P.

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Sun Life Hong Kong expands Hoops + Health programme

April 28 2026

The insurer has launched its second Hoops + Health rooftop court in Hong Kong, expanding its youth wellness programme.

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Singapore insurance trust drops as life and general sectors see broad declines in 2025

April 28 2026

ICCSC warns that gaps in service delivery, particularly in claims handling and communication, are eroding customer confidence across the sector.

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Zurich’s ClearView acquisition enters ACCC Phase I probe

April 28 2026

The Australian regulator has sought views from market participants on potential impact of Zurich-ClearView, ahead of the 4 June 2026 decision deadline.

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Kuwait Re begins operations from India's GIFT City

April 27 2026

Kuwait Re has joined a growing group of global reinsurers operating from GIFT City.

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