Life and Health

China insurance premiums edge up 1.4% in March as life claims ease, unit-linked activity weakens

May 8 2026

Claims pressures softened, particularly in life, while investment-linked inflows fell 33.5% YoY and non-life exposures continued to expand.

Policybazaar FY2026 profit surges supported by protection products and renewals

May 8 2026

Premiums rose 42% year-on-year, as insurtech expanded its reach in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

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Nearly US$1bn returned to Philippine Health Insurance Corporation from country’s National Treasury

May 8 2026

The returned funds will be used to improve health services, enhance benefits, improve systems, and speed up services for members nationwide.

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Swiss Re Q1 profit jumps on strong P&C underwriting and benign catastrophe losses

May 7 2026

P&C Re net income rose sharply by 43% year-on-year, and combined ratio improved to 79.5%.

AI‑focused firms dominate US$1.63bn insurtech funding in Q1 2026 — Gallagher Re

May 7 2026

Life and health insurtech funding nearly doubled sequentially, while early‑stage investment rose 36.1% from the previous quarter.

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IRDAI weighs effort-linked commissions for insurance agents — report

May 7 2026

Under the proposed model, channels that require greater involvement in customer onboarding, advice, and ongoing servicing are expected to attract relatively higher payouts.

Sun Life’s Asia new-business CSM climbs on Hong Kong sales momentum in Q1

May 7 2026

Underlying net income for the region rose 17% to C$216m (US$158m) in Q1, while new business CSM increased to C$320m from C$273m.

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Swiss Re appoints Dean Galligan to newly created head of L&H transactions role

May 6 2026

The appointment reflects growing demand for complex capital, balance‑sheet and longevity reinsurance transactions in the life and health market.

FWD Takaful, MBSB Bank ink 10-year bancatakaful deal

May 6 2026

The tie-up gives the insurer access to MBSB’s branches and sales force.

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Great Eastern reports higher new business value but flat profit in Q1 2026

May 6 2026

Market volatility hampered Great Eastern's earnings despite Improved insurance profitability and stronger new business growth.

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