Life and Health

Munich Re cuts reinsurance revenue outlook for 2026 despite Q2 profit, investment gains

August 7 2026

CFO Andrew Buchanan said much of the lost business carried thin margins, allowing the reinsurer to maintain its EUR6.3bn profit target.

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Hong Kong competition erodes Sun Life's Asia new business CSM despite 19% sales rise

August 7 2026

Strong sales momentum in Hong Kong, alongside growth in India, Malaysia and Indonesia, helped offset pressure on new business margins.

Generali's Asia life NBV increased 147% in H1, region leads savings inflows.

Generali’s Asia life NBV more than doubles in H1 as region leads savings inflows

August 7 2026

The region accounted for about 27% of group life new business value, which rose 21.1% year on year.

Sahapol Polpathapee, Deputy Country President of Chubb Life Thailand, in front of Bangkok skyline.

Chubb Life Thailand names Sahapol Polpathapee deputy country president, agency chief

August 7 2026

He joins from Muang Thai Life Assurance with 30 years of experience.

Tony Lin, CEO of Generali Life Insurance Malaysia, in front of Kuala Lumpur skyline.

Tony Lin officially named CEO of Generali Life Insurance Malaysia

August 7 2026

He joined the insurer in 2024 and has been leading the business as its OIC.

LIC posts 61% higher VNB in Q1 as non-par business gains traction

August 7 2026

The insurer's new business profitability surged significantly, even as operating expenses rose by nearly a third.

Stara Low, head of growth at Aon, in Singapore with city skyline background.

Aon names Stara Low as head of growth, health solutions in Singapore

August 7 2026

Low joins from WTW amid a string of health solutions hires at Aon Singapore.

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Hong Kong life insurers’ direct new business jumps 51% in Q1

August 7 2026

New business premiums reached a record HK$141.13bn (US$18bn) as single-premium business nearly doubled, despite a slight decline in policy issuance.

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Canada Life Re opens Singapore regional office, names Wil Chong CEO of Asia Pacific

August 7 2026

The capital relief specialist formalises its Asia Pacific presence with a standing local entity.

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S&P flags profitability, solvency concerns amid India's promising insurance growth trajectory

August 7 2026

Aggressive pricing and weak solvency among several state-owned insurers could test India's insurance growth story despite favourable regulatory reforms, S&P says.

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