Life and Health

Malaysian Re’s Q1 profit rises 25.1% as MNRB seeks closer Lloyd’s links

Malaysian Re's Q1 profit rises 25.1% as MNRB targets deeper Lloyd's links

August 24 2026

Group profit after tax rose 9.1%, with MNRB expecting the Labuan Re buyout to feed specialty and cross-border business.

Insurers urged to treat alternative capital deals as partnerships, not pre-nups

August 24 2026

AAC2026 panellists said reinsurer track record, collateral quality and recapture readiness matter more than price as AIR and FinRe grow across Asia.

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Philippine premiums rise 16.2% in Q2 as insurance penetration improves

August 24 2026

Insurance density also increased 15.24% to PHP2,468.63 (US$39.98) per person, compared with PHP2,142.19 in the same period last year.

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KIRI urges insurers to make inclusive insurance a core business line

August 24 2026

As climate and demographic risks intensify, KIRI urged insurers to move beyond traditional compensation and support recovery efforts.

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AIA's agency force to buffer China tax crackdown, S&P says

August 22 2026

The insurer's agency force is likely to support sales to mainland customers as demand remains resilient despite tax scrutiny.

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MS&AD to invest up to US$273m in Standard Life's UK pension venture

August 22 2026

The Japanese group is betting on long-term growth in the UK pension risk transfer market as it targets higher earnings from overseas businesses.

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IRDAI sanctions Niva Bupa, Acko for overshooting FY2025 expense limit

August 21 2026

The regulator barred both insurers from opening new branches for six months.

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Ping An posts 11.2% NBV growth in H1 2026 as P&C CoR improves to 95.1%

August 21 2026

Multi-channel reach and targeted product and payment strategies boosted the insurer's new business value growth.

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APRA flags general insurers for closer scrutiny amid rising AI cyber risks

August 21 2026

The regulator also wants insurers and other financial institutions to demonstrate how geopolitical risks are embedded in strategy, risk appetite and board oversight.

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Thailand insurance complaints fall 27% as OIC steps up claims oversight

August 21 2026

As part of its efforts, the regulator said it also plans to review the five insurers with the highest complaint ratios in 2025.

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