Life and Health

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India’s central bank eases non-banking financial companies insurance distribution rules

June 16 2026

RBI’s revised framework simplifies entry for NBFCs in insurance distribution while maintaining IRDAI-led approvals and customer protection requirements.

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APRA consults on updated governance rules to strengthen board oversight

June 16 2026

Chair John Lonsdale said the regulator has sought to lift standards without adding to the burden on insurers, super funds, and banks.

Tongyang Life to address investor concerns over Woori share swap

June 16 2026

Minority shareholders argue the exchange ratio undervalues Tongyang Life and are considering legal action.

VIG Re taps Swiss Re's Wilfrid Goh to build Asia presence

June 15 2026

The Prague-based reinsurer brings on a 20-year industry veteran to lead its representative office in Singapore.

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Allianz leads bid for HSBC’s Singapore life insurance unit - Report

June 15 2026

Details of the transaction are expected to be announced soon, though other bidders remain interested in HSBC's Singaporean assets.

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India's health insurers power 8.7% May premium growth amid rising healthcare costs

June 15 2026

Standalone health premiums surged 31.7%, outpacing the broader market as rising medical costs and expanding healthcare coverage continued to drive demand

MetLife eyes stronger India presence via majority stake in PNB MetLife

June 12 2026

The insurer currently holds a 49.73% stake in PNB MetLife India and is actively eyeing a controlling stake in the JV.

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APRA confirms capital reporting template for longevity products

June 12 2026

The regulator received no industry submissions on the draft template, which supports the rollout of the advanced illiquidity premium from 1 July 2026.

Berkley Re’s Glen Riddell appointed as SRA chair

June 12 2026

The appointment follows the retirement of James Beedle, who had stepped into the role earlier this year.

Phil Xue to return to Guy Carpenter as MD and COO for Mainland China and Hong Kong

June 12 2026

Xue rejoins the reinsurance broker, having recently served in chief executive roles for AXA Group.

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Nippon Life builds US$4.6bn private credit book, led by Resolution Life allocation

June 12 2026

Nippon Life is expanding private credit mainly through Resolution Life, while keeping its standalone exposure conservative.

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Malaysia’s takaful growth driven by general business as family segment slows in 2025

June 12 2026

Gross contributions rose 4.7% in 2025, with motor and fire lines driving double-digit growth in general takaful.

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