Life and Health

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South Korea detects US$15m in improper health claims in first nine months of 2026

October 6 2026

Traditional Korean medicine hospitals emerged as a key focus for regulators after the number of improper claims detected surpassed the full-year 2025 total within nine months.

Taiwan Life Insurance Assigned 'BBB+' Foreign Cur | S&P Global Ratings

Taiwan Life to maintain domestic market position as S&P Global assigns 'BBB+' foreign currency ratings

October 6 2026

The ratings agency also affirmed Taiwan Life’s local currency ratings at the same level, with a stable outlook on both.

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Prismic to reinsure US$5bn of Prudential Financial's Japanese whole life reserves

October 6 2026

The deal takes Prismic's in-force and flow transactions with Prudential to more than US$22bn of USD-denominated liabilities.

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MAS considers adding insurance policies to investment list for single-family offices

October 6 2026

The move would expand the range of tax-efficient investment options available to family offices operating from Singapore.

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India's GI Council weighs proposal for 10% mandatory co-payment on retail health policies — report

October 6 2026

The industry proposal aims to curb medical inflation and overbilling, while offering lower premiums.

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Survey finds 70% of insurance buyers support IRDAI’s proposed commission caps

October 5 2026

While brokers have warned of unintended consequences, most consumers favour commission disclosure and limits aimed at curbing mis-selling.

A warm welcome to Jay Chan, who joins Cigna Healthcare Hong Kong as Head of Distribution, Individual Business.

Cigna Healthcare Hong Kong appoints Jay Chan as head of distribution

October 5 2026

He returns to the business after a four-year stint at Bupa.

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Singapore Life Holdings swings to SGD34m pre-tax profit in 2025 as Fitch affirms ratings

October 5 2026

Fair value gains from lower interest rates and a favourable equity market drove the turnaround, while Fitch expects investment profits to moderate in 2026.