Life and Health

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Hong Kong life insurers to face pressure as cross-border monitoring tightens — S&P Global

June 9 2026

While direct impact remains limited, tighter cross-border monitoring could weigh on insurers' distribution and sales.

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Thailand OIC presses insurers on group capital rules, disaster playbook at CEO roundtable

June 9 2026

The regulator also set a 2026 target to cut disputes and complaints by at least 15%.

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ICICI Prudential Life faces US$1.7m GST demand over FY2024 filings

June 8 2026

The latest tax demand adds to the insurer’s growing exposure, marking the fifth such order issued since February this year.

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IRDAI hosts technical workshop to support Ind AS rollout

June 8 2026

Insurers have been urged to closely follow the monthly implementation roadmap and collaborate between finance and actuarial functions.

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LIC seeks more long-term investment instruments as annuity liabilities grow

June 8 2026

The insurer said it is engaging with IRDAI, RBI and SEBI as rising annuity inflows increase demand for long-duration assets.

Lockton names Sandra Lee and Yuman Chan as chief growth officers in Asia

Lockton names Sandra Lee, Yuman Chan as chief growth officers for Asia

June 8 2026

Lee joins from BMS Group, while Chan moves from Bupa.

AXA bets on one-stop-shop model, specialty expertise to crack Asia's HNW insurance market

June 8 2026

AXA Global Private is banking on its group-wide specialty capabilities to carve out a niche in a segment where rival carriers are already fiercely competing for wallet share.

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Nippon Life taps Blackstone for US$9.3bn private credit investment strategy

June 8 2026

The companies will also engage in staff secondments and personnel exchanges to strengthen Nippon Life’s investment capabilities.

Japan life insurers’ capital buffers set to stay strong under new solvency regime – Fitch

June 8 2026

Stable surrender and lapse rates alongside a widening investment spread are expected to support results.

Jonathan Koh and Theresa Loke who have joined Health Solutions at Aon in Singapore

Aon appoints Jonathan Koh and Theresa Loke to health solutions in Singapore

June 5 2026

Both join the broker as senior consultants for client relationship management.

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