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Sunday, September 27, 2026

Life and Health

Modern glass office building with the HSBC logo against a clear blue sky.
HSBC global insurance CEO Moncreiffe to exit amid Asia business overhaul — report
August 13 2026
Neither HSBC nor Edward Moncreiffe has officially confirmed the exit.
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Singapore life new business premiums rise 28.1% in Q2
August 13 2026
IP and rider new business jumped after April rule changes, while H1 maturity payouts increased sharply
Health insurance claim form with a stethoscope and a stack of Indian ₹2000 notes beside it.
India weighs health insurance, claims reforms as medical costs surge — report
August 13 2026
A panel comprising regulators, insurers, hospitals, and led by the IRDAI chief will submit recommendations by year-end.
White tiled office building with the Meiji Yasuda sign in Japanese characters, blue sky above, and green trees in the foreground.
Meiji Yasuda monitors policy surrenders as rising rates reshape insurance demand
August 13 2026
The observation comes amid similar surrender patterns across other Asian markets.
Ashwani Bhatia appointed Niva Bupa chairman, image of him with cityscape background.
IRDAI approves Ashwani Bhatia as Niva Bupa chairman
August 12 2026
The approval formalises the appointment of former SEBI whole-time member Bhatia as chairman of the standalone health insurer.
AXA logo on a modern glass building in Seoul, South Korea.
Kyobo Life weighs US$212m acquisition of AXA General Insurance — report
August 12 2026
South Korean insurer has been evaluating opportunities to enter the non-life market.
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Asia's life insurers rethink products as surrender trends test customer retention
August 12 2026
Policy surrenders have surpassed maturity payouts in India, while Korea has seen cancellations rise 62.7% in early 2026.
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Girija Subramanian joins IRDAI as whole-time member
August 12 2026
With over 37 years of industry experience, former New India Assurance CMD Subramanian will oversee the distribution segment at the regulator.
Woori Financial building in South Korea with company logo and Korean text.
Tongyang Life becomes wholly owned Woori Financial subsidiary after share swap
August 11 2026
The deal ends Tongyang Life’s roughly 17-year run as a listed company, with delisting expected at the end of August.
Jeremy Young of Manulife leads international brokerage and HNW distribution in Hong Kong.
Manulife taps Jeremy Young to lead international brokerage and global HNW distribution
August 11 2026
He will lead the insurer's push to reach HNW individuals across Asia, the Middle East and other international markets.
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Japan life insurers' annualised new business premiums rise 8.1% in fiscal Q4
August 11 2026
Annualised premiums grew across both new and in-force business, while investment income rebounded to a new high.
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IRDAI mandates monthly insurer data reporting for government's service sector database
August 11 2026
Life, general, and health carriers will need to file premium, claims and investment income figures by the 15th of each month from July 2026.
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