Life and Health

White tiled office building with the Meiji Yasuda sign in Japanese characters, blue sky above, and green trees in the foreground.

Meiji Yasuda monitors policy surrenders as rising rates reshape insurance demand

August 13 2026

The observation comes amid similar surrender patterns across other Asian markets.

Ashwani Bhatia appointed Niva Bupa chairman, image of him with cityscape background.

IRDAI approves Ashwani Bhatia as Niva Bupa chairman

August 12 2026

The approval formalises the appointment of former SEBI whole-time member Bhatia as chairman of the standalone health insurer.

Kyobo Life weighs US$212m acquisition of AXA General Insurance — report

August 12 2026

South Korean insurer has been evaluating opportunities to enter the non-life market.

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Asia's life insurers rethink products as surrender trends test customer retention

August 12 2026

Policy surrenders have surpassed maturity payouts in India, while Korea has seen cancellations rise 62.7% in early 2026.

Girija Subramanian joins IRDAI as whole-time member

August 12 2026

With over 37 years of industry experience, former New India Assurance CMD Subramanian will oversee the distribution segment at the regulator.

Tongyang Life becomes wholly owned Woori Financial subsidiary after share swap

August 11 2026

The deal ends Tongyang Life’s roughly 17-year run as a listed company, with delisting expected at the end of August.

Jeremy Young of Manulife leads international brokerage and HNW distribution in Hong Kong.

Manulife taps Jeremy Young to lead international brokerage and global HNW distribution

August 11 2026

He will lead the insurer's push to reach HNW individuals across Asia, the Middle East and other international markets.

Japan life insurers' annualised new business premiums rise 8.1% in fiscal Q4

August 11 2026

Annualised premiums grew across both new and in-force business, while investment income rebounded to a new high.

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IRDAI mandates monthly insurer data reporting for government's service sector database

August 11 2026

Life, general, and health carriers will need to file premium, claims and investment income figures by the 15th of each month from July 2026.

Karen Tan, Swiss Re's chief underwriter for life & health, in front of Singapore skyline.

Swiss Re names Karen Tan chief underwriter for L&H Re

August 10 2026

The Singapore-based executive has held several senior positions, including head of life and health products, Asia and chief risk officer for Asia Pacific.

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