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Monday, August 17, 2026

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Prudential Financial logo on building exterior in the US.
Prudential Financial targets US$3bn from emerging-market exits
August 6 2026
The insurer plans to focus on its Japan, US, and Europe operations and redirect resources to capital-light businesses.
Manulife Asia office building with logo, reflecting financial growth in Q2.
Manulife Asia posts 13% NBV growth in Q2 as sales surge
August 6 2026
Hong Kong remained Manulife Asia's largest contributor in Q2 2026, while Japan and Singapore recorded the fastest growth in new business CSM.
Map of Assam with flood-affected areas highlighted, related to IRDAI flood claims directive.
IRDAI directs insurers to fast-track Assam flood claims
August 6 2026
The floods have affected over 650,000 people and 810 villages across the Indian state, as of 25 July.
Woori Bank building in South Korea with blue sky background.
Tongyang Life to proceed with Woori share swap despite buyback threshold breach
August 5 2026
Shareholder appraisal claims reached KRW204.57bn (US$144m), slightly above the KRW200bn threshold that could have allowed the deal to be terminated.
GST demand concept with Indian currency notes and wooden blocks spelling GST.
ICICI Prudential Life faces US$564K GST demand after partial relief in FY2018-20 dispute
August 5 2026
The latest GST dispute adds to a string of tax orders issued to insurers in India in recent months.
Philippine city skyline with modern skyscrapers and high-rise buildings.
Philippine insurance chief suspended over consortium accreditation complaint
August 5 2026
The complaint centres on alleged preferential treatment in accrediting a third pool under the mandatory passenger accident insurance programme.
Data centre server racks at an industry event in APAC, showcasing climate risk protection technology.
Micro-location, design key to protecting APAC data centres from climate risks, says HDI
August 5 2026
The insurer outlined four priorities for improving data centre resilience against NatCat risks.
Traffic jam in India with cars and motorcycles on a busy road.
India Supreme Court extends third-party motor cover for new vehicles
August 5 2026
The Supreme Court dismissed industry concerns over higher costs, citing 165 million uninsured vehicles on Indian roads.
Bank Rakyat building in Malaysia with Malaysian flag, related to MNRB's Takaful sale.
MNRB to sell direct takaful arms to Bank Rakyat for US$400m
August 5 2026
Malaysian Re's parent will divest Takaful IKHLAS Family and Takaful IKHLAS General to the cooperative bank, and keep its retakaful business.
Australian dollar notes and calculator, related to superannuation and financial claims.
Australia's general insurance complaints rise 5% in 2025-26, life up 3%
August 5 2026
Motor insurance remained among Australia's most complained-about financial products, according to AFCA.
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