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Sunday, November 1, 2026

Life and Health

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MSIG Singapore records 94% claims settlement ratio in 2025
August 17 2026
The insurer settled 92% of fast-track claims within three days.
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S&P expects HK life insurers to maintain 8%–10% growth despite Beijing’s tax scrutiny
August 17 2026
Resilient demand for diversification, wealth management and protection underpins the outlook.
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GIC Re cuts Q1 underwriting loss as gross premium rises to US$1.41bn
August 14 2026
The reinsurer’s claims ratio improved, helping narrow the underwriting loss despite a combined ratio that remained above break-even.
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Hong Kong reappoints Cheung to lead IA for three years
August 14 2026
Cheung has led the IA since August 2018 and will continue in the role through 2029.
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FWD funds 13 community grants across nine Asian markets
August 14 2026
The Hong Kong-listed insurer has marked its 13th anniversary with 13 charitable grants aimed at supporting more than 13,000 people, covering financial literacy, career readiness, entrepreneurship, health...
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Korea Investment Holdings chosen as preferred bidder for KDB Life deal
August 14 2026
This is KDB’s seventh attempt to find a buyer for the life insurer since 2014.
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Etiqa Singapore confirms Claudia Soh as chief executive
August 14 2026
The CFO takes the top job on a permanent basis after serving as acting chief, as parent Maybank moves to full ownership of the composite insurer.
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Hanwha Life new business CSM rises 40.5% to record US$913m in H1
August 14 2026
CFO Yoon Jong-kook has also outlined plans to focus on mid- to long-term whole-life and nursing-care products.
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Asia’s wealth surge opens US$140bn premium opportunity in untapped HNWI market
August 14 2026
McKinsey said only 15%–20% of HNWIs in the region have integrated life insurance into their wealth planning.
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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
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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.
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