Life and Health

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Hong Kong private medical claims spend up over 60% in four years – HKFI study

April 29 2026

Day procedures and higher-end outpatient care were flagged as key drivers, with the study also pointing to panel providers and group plans as potential cost moderators.

Zurich appoints Amit Kalra to lead new Global Capability Center in India

Zurich taps Amit Kalra to lead new Global Capability Centre in India

April 29 2026

The new appointment aligns with the rollout of the company's AI-focused centre in the country.

Specialist Risk Group launches employee benefits division in Australia

April 29 2026

Travis Bailey will head the new division, supported by Valentina Setiawan and Nicholas Chappell.

Hong Kong life new business jumps 33% in Q4 as wealth-focused policies gain traction

April 29 2026

Single-premium and investment-linked products lifted sales, while full-year new business surged more than 50% in 2025.

AI set to reshape insurance, but most carriers lag on readiness — AM Best survey

April 29 2026

Most insurers expect AI to transform the industry within three years, but adoption remains uneven amid data, governance, and integration challenges.

China’s insurance sector posts 6.2% premium growth in Q1 2026

April 29 2026

Life insurers and foreign-funded players outperformed the broader market during the quarter, while property insurers recorded 2.9% growth.

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Well Link Life gets BBB- rating from S&P as product shift, distribution push support growth

April 28 2026

A shift toward longer-term, floating-return policies is expected to support value generation and liability management, according to S&P.

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Sun Life Hong Kong expands Hoops + Health programme

April 28 2026

The insurer has launched its second Hoops + Health rooftop court in Hong Kong, expanding its youth wellness programme.

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Raymond Ong named new chief executive officer of Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore

April 28 2026

He was Etiqa Insurance Singapore's CEO for more than five years prior to his latest appointment.

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Singapore insurance trust drops as life and general sectors see broad declines in 2025

April 28 2026

ICCSC warns that gaps in service delivery, particularly in claims handling and communication, are eroding customer confidence across the sector.

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