Life and Health

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IRDAI's proposed commission caps draw sharp pushback from brokers

October 5 2026

“Judge us on outcomes, not margins,” one broker says, as intermediaries argue the regulator's draft rules could hurt policyholders and cost jobs.

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Japan regulator set to suspend new sales at Prudential Life — report

October 5 2026

The insurer has voluntarily stopped writing new business since February, but the FSA is planning a formal order after employees improperly obtained JPY3.1bn (US$19.7m) from about 500 customers.

The #IA welcomes the appointment of Wynnie Yeung, Associate Director, Group-Wide Supervision, Long Term Business of the #IA, as the Vice Chair of Implementation Assessment Committee (#IAC) at the IAIS

Hong Kong IA’s Wynnie Yeung appointed vice chair of implementation assessment committee at IAIS

October 2 2026

She currently serves as associate director for group-wide supervision of long-term business.

CTF Life appoints chief digital and technology office effective immediately

CTF Life taps former AIA executive to lead digital transformation

October 2 2026

Edison Sam will spearhead CTF Life's digital, data and AI agenda as the insurer accelerates enterprise-wide transformation and growth initiatives across key markets.

South Korea FSS seeks tighter insurance ad controls as mis-selling rate triples other channels

South Korea FSS targets insurance broadcast ads over elevated mis-selling

October 2 2026

The regulator is seeking tougher advertising oversight after finding current sanction rules failed to curb problematic sales practices.

Hanwha Life acquires stake in Acuon Capital for USD 323m

Hanwha Life acquires stake in Acuon Capital for US$323m

October 2 2026

The acquisition will mark the life insurer's entry into the specialised credit finance sector, as it seeks to diversify its business portfolio.

Allianz Malaysia sets up Labuan unit to serve high-net-worth life clients

October 2 2026

The new subsidiary, set up on 1 Oct 2026, will target Malaysia's wealthy with foreign currency-denominated products.

Asahi Life eyes Vietnam expansion with 1,000-strong sales staff

Asahi Life eyes 1,000-strong sales team in Vietnam, new health products as MVI Life takeover nears

October 2 2026

The insurer is also planning to fund further domestic and overseas growth, including acquisitions, through FY2030.

BNM draft would hold insurers accountable for intermediary mis-selling in advice rules overhaul

October 1 2026

Under the proposed rules, insurers and takaful operators would have to check customer understanding before underwriting and stop sales that cannot meet a customer's needs.

Australia's life insurers commit to stronger mental health commitments following Life Code review

CALI sets out plan to strengthen Life Code after independent review

October 1 2026

Mental health, claims handling and support for First Nations peoples top the list of changes, with further work to finish in H1 2027.

Don Charnsupharindr as our Chief Partnership Distribution Officer at Prudential Singapore,

Prudential Singapore appoints Don Charnsupharindr as chief partnership distribution officer

October 1 2026

He most recently served as the business's chief commercial officer in Thailand.

Great Eastern taps Allianz's Hicham Raissi to lead general and group insurance

October 1 2026

He starts on 1 October after 15 years with the Allianz Group, most recently as chief executive of Allianz Insurance Singapore.

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