Life and Health

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Malaysian Re, China Re Life back cancer precision medicine reinsurance framework

June 19 2026

The move will provide reinsurance and retakaful capacity for insurance and takaful products covering selected advanced cancer treatments.

Korea non-life insurers post 4.9% Q1 premium growth, but profits fall on higher claims, weaker investments

June 19 2026

Claims and investment pressure dragged net income down 10.7% year-on-year, even as long-term non-life premiums held firm and GI growth accelerated.

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Hong Kong insurers largely insulated from China cross-border crackdown — Moody’s

June 19 2026

While Hong Kong insurers are expected to weather China’s crackdown with little direct impact, the ratings agency said stricter controls on capital outflows could pressure premium growth prospects.

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IRDAI moves to enhance regulatory transparency with revised framework

June 18 2026

The draft framework introduces mandatory public consultation and standardised procedures to strengthen regulatory accountability and consistency.

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Manulife withdraws leverage from HNW offering amid Hong Kong regulatory scrutiny — Report

June 18 2026

The move highlights growing regulatory concern over high-leverage premium financing structures targeting wealthy Asian clients.

Bupa to expand Australia healthcare footprint with Partnered Health acquisition

June 18 2026

The acquisition expands Bupa’s existing healthcare network, adding 68 clinics and corporate health businesses across Australia.

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India’s first comprehensive MGA rulebook arrives in GIFT City

June 18 2026

The dedicated framework allows MGAs to design products and run the policy lifecycle, but restricts them from entering reinsurance or syndicate structures.

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Rising interest rates to ease capital pressure on Korean insurers in H2 – Fitch

June 18 2026

The sector’s K-ICS ratio improved in 2025, but earnings remained under pressure from claims and onerous contract losses.

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IRDAI proposes first rules for insurer mergers with non-insurance companies

June 17 2026

The draft amendments also propose lower deal fees, tighter foreign ownership rules, and new naming standards.

Income Insurance names Lim Sim Seng board chairman

June 17 2026

He will take over on July 1, succeeding Joy Tan, who has served as chairperson since 2025.

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Thai Life Insurance premiums rise 3.45% in 2025 on health and savings demand

June 17 2026

Sector posted moderate growth in 2025 across protection, savings and investment-linked products on the back of rising healthcare costs.

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Allianz Australia launches Event Response Centre to coordinate severe weather recovery

June 17 2026

The centre is designed to fast-track severe weather claims using real-time data and coordinated team responses.

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