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Saturday, October 31, 2026

Life and Health

Korea’s FSS begins on-site inspections of KB and DB Insurance as disputes surge – report
Korea’s FSS begins on-site inspections of KB Insurance and DB Insurance as disputes surge — report
September 10 2026
The regulator plans to inspect four life insurers and 10 non-life insurers through 30 October.
Japanese insurers face no pressure from JGB unrealised losses as yields rise – Fitch
Japanese insurers face no pressure from JGB unrealised losses as yields rise: Fitch
September 10 2026
Insurers are shifting to higher-yielding bonds rather than cutting overall exposure, as JGBs gain appeal over hedged foreign bonds.
WILLIS RE APPOINTS NEIL ECKERT AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Willis Re appoints Neil Eckert as CEO
September 9 2026
The reinsurance veteran will assume the role upon completion of his existing contractual commitments.
South Korea freezes National Health Insurance premium rate at 7.19% for 2027
South Korea freezes National Health Insurance premium rate at 7.19% for 2027
September 9 2026
The move comes as private insurers report higher health claims costs and regulators are stepping up scrutiny of medical claim payouts.
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AXA launches cross-border health insurance plan as demand for mainland treatment grows
September 8 2026
The insurer's survey found rising interest among Hong Kong residents in seeking treatment in China, due to lower costs and shorter waiting times.
Pacific Life Re completes first Hong Kong asset-intensive reinsurance deal
Pacific Life Re completes first Hong Kong AIR deal
September 8 2026
Its debut asset-intensive transaction in the market covers whole life liabilities ceded by a pan-Asian insurer
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Maybank secures central bank nod for US$1.2bn takeover of Etiqa from Ageas
September 8 2026
The buyout gives Maybank greater strategic flexibility to grow Etiqa's insurance and takaful businesses while improving capital efficiency.
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China insurer capital injections strengthen resilience but capital pressures remain
September 8 2026
Both agencies said the benefit will hinge on how the five state-owned (re)insurance groups deploy the money, with heavier equity investment raising asset risk.
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Iris Cheung to lead Swiss Re's Hong Kong, Taiwan life & health book
September 8 2026
She replaces Torben Swart from 1 Nov, moving into the market-leadership role after 15 years at the reinsurer.
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Korea Life Insurance Association rolls out AI tools for complaints handling, internal compliance
September 8 2026
The association is looking to expand its AI initiatives to 17 projects by next year.
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Australian health insurers face margin squeeze as claims cost outpaces premiums — S&P
September 8 2026
Smaller insurers are most at risk if profitability weakens, the ratings agency warned.
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China proposes direct supervision of insurers' shareholders, 1bn yuan capital floor for new entrants
September 8 2026
First overhaul of the Insurance Law in more than a decade would also broaden insurers' permitted investments and lift fines to as much as 10 times illegal gains.
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