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Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Life and Health

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.
Julian Yu, Sun Life's new chief actuary in Vietnam, in front of Ho Chi Minh City skyline.
Sun Life appoints Julian Yu as chief actuary in Vietnam
August 5 2026
Yu joins from Sun Life Hong Kong, where he served as chief product officer.
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.
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.
Nicholas Tan and Daniel Teoh, leaders in Singapore's health and benefits, at WTW.
WTW names Nicholas Tan and Daniel Teoh as Health & Benefits leaders in Singapore
August 4 2026
Tan joins from Lockton, where he served as VP of new business, while Teoh was previously regional analytics lead at Aon.
Tall skyscraper in Japan with a red sign and blue sky.
Sompo Life Re secures Bermuda licence, writes intra-group deal for first transaction
August 4 2026
Tetsuya Morito has been named CEO and executive director of the new reinsurer.
LIC signboard in India with branch numbers and logo, related to LIC's stake sale.
India to sell up to 6.5% stake in LIC through offer for sale
August 4 2026
The stake sale is aimed at helping LIC meet public shareholding requirements while raising at least ₹120.8bn through the base offer.
Aerial view of a modern city skyline at dusk with tall glass skyscrapers, green parks, and illuminated streets; Data Insight logo in the bottom-right corner.
Health drives China non-life gains, but life fall tips May premiums into decline
August 4 2026
Total industry premium income fell 1.5% to CN¥457.83bn (US$67.6bn), the first annual decline of the year.
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28 August
Banner for 22nd SIRC: 'Capacity to Capability'—Building resilience through innovation; futuristic city skyline with a glowing highway; Nov 1–5, 2026 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre.