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Canara HSBC Life's VNB rises 29% as non-par savings and protection gain share

July 22 2026

A larger contribution from non-par savings products, combined with strong protection growth, helped Canara HSBC Life deliver stronger profitability in Q1 FY2027.

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Sun Life taps Munich Re's Lee Sarkin as Asia VP for data and AI

July 22 2026

He takes up the post on 1 September, leading the rollout of AI initiatives across the region and building the data platforms and governance needed to support their adoption.

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MAPFRE RE adds treaty underwriting and finance hires in India

July 22 2026

Supreeth Tk joins after over 6 years at Swiss Re, while Sudhir Kamath joins following 12 years at GIC Re.

Allianz Commercial's Davinder Panesar to relocate to Singapore as ART leader for APAC

July 22 2026

Panesar joins from the insurer's London office, where he has spent over a decade managing captive fronting and structured ART transactions.

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Allianz Trade appoints Daf Owen to newly created APAC surety role

July 22 2026

Owen moves from Sydney underwriting post with the business to lead Surety growth strategy across the region, from Hong Kong.

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India, Malaysia drive biggest insurance deals as APAC activity cools in Q2

July 22 2026

Against a broader regional slowdown, Southeast Asia stood out as the most active deal market.

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Fire at South Korea's Coupang logistics hub raises liability questions — Report

July 22 2026

A reported KRW380bn (approx. US$257m) property policy covering Coupang's Incheon logistics centre is under scrutiny as investigators work to determine liability for the fire.

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AM Best assigns B+ rating to Philippines' MAAGAP as underwriting results improve in 2025

July 22 2026

"Ongoing remedial measures" helped steady the insurer's performance after natural catastrophe and large loss events caused volatility, the ratings agency said.