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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Life and Health

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Japan Post Insurance NBV doubles in Q1
August 21 2026
Despite double-digit growth in new policy sales, Japan Post continues to face headwinds from a declining in-force policy block.
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MS&AD insurance service profit rises 28% as overseas underwriting strengthens
August 21 2026
The group's overseas insurance subsidiaries delivered strong growth, with insurance service profit up 70% and the combined ratio improving to 91.7%
AIA raises earnings outlook as VONB hits record US$3.2bn
AIA raises earnings outlook as VONB hits record US$3.2bn
August 20 2026
Executives dismissed concerns over Beijing's tax treatment of offshore policies, pointing to wealth diversification rather than tax as the draw for mainland Chinese buyers.
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Hong Kong IA warns insurers over leverage risk as premium-financing sales climb
August 20 2026
The regulator cited growing use of such policies, aggressive leverage marketing, and heightened lapse risks in its supervisory circular.
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Prudential, HCL-backed health insurer begins operations in India
August 20 2026
The technology-first health insurer aims to deliver personalised protection for Indian families.
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Zurich completes ClearView acquisition to create larger life insurance platform
August 20 2026
The insurer plans to retain ClearView's flagship ClearChoice product as it integrates the business and invest in leading technology.
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MAS eyes AIR guidance, further RBC 2 changes by year-end
August 20 2026
RBC 2 adjustments, reinsurance guidance, and stress-testing developments form part of a broader regulatory response to evolving risks.
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Amid increasing uncertainty, actuaries urged to 'shape', not just price, risk
August 20 2026
Actuaries must move beyond modelling and pricing, (re)insurance executives said at AAC2026, citing gaps exposed by the pandemic, climate volatility and AI
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Tokio Marine APAC combined ratio improves as premiums rise 18.5% in Q1
August 20 2026
APAC insurance-related profit climbed 47.6% to JPY12.1bn (US$76m) as the region’s combined ratio improved 3.9 percentage points to 87.6%.
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Sumitomo Life new business premiums rise 26% on overseas and single-premium demand
August 19 2026
The group's in-force annualised premiums reached ¥4.06tn (US$25bn), while core profit rose 82.3% to ¥134.5bn in the first quarter.
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