Life and Health

Manulife Philippines has appointed Ganesh Murugesan as Chief Information Officer

Manulife Philippines appoints Ganesh Kumar Murugesan as chief information officer

September 15 2026

Murugesan brings over 25 years of experience developing and delivering technology solutions for insurers.

Starr taps Patto To as regional A&H claims manager for Asia

September 15 2026

Having worked in the industry for over eight years, To brings extensive experience in A&H and consumer lines claims

ICICI Prudential Life to challenge US$391K tax demand after appeal rejection

September 15 2026

The GST demand and penalty relate to alleged non-payment of tax on certain outward supplies between 2017 and 2019.

Philippines orders Western Guaranty to expedite claims after MV June Aster ferry fire kills 76

September 15 2026

The cause of the MV June Aster fire remains under investigation, with survivor accounts pointing to a possible onboard explosion.

HDFC Life to challenge US$351m GST demand and penalty before tribunal

September 14 2026

The insurer will pursue a further appeal after an appellate authority confirmed a disputed GST demand and penalty relating to the period between July 2017 and March 2022.

Indian Bank advances life insurance plans, eyes board approval

September 14 2026

The state-owned lender is considering a subsidiary or joint-venture structure, with partner selection likely in the next 12 months.

Sharon Ho joins Starr to lead Hong Kong accident & health push

Starr taps Sharon Ho as head of accident & health for Hong Kong

September 14 2026

The insurer has handed her a remit centred on building its travel book across multiple distribution channels.

Hong Kong insurance business receipts index rises 60.7% YoY in Q2

Hong Kong insurance business receipts index rises 60.7% in Q2

September 14 2026

The insurance business receipts index edged higher to 334.9 in the second quarter, up from 317.1 in the previous three months.

South Korea to require insurers to disclose actuarial assumption reports under IFRS 17

September 14 2026

The authorities are also expanding oversight of insurers' sales outsourcing to general agencies and interest-rate risk management.

Maybank gains full ownership of Etiqa after US$1.2bn Ageas buyout

September 11 2026

The deal will enable the bank to expand regional wealth propositions and deliver integrated and personalised solutions.

IRDAI fines Canara HSBC Life and IndusInd Bank over mis-selling, grievance redressal lapses

September 11 2026

The latest penalties follow a string of enforcement actions targeting insurers' claims handling, expense management and operational controls.

Singapore direct GI premiums rebound 11.9% in Q2

September 11 2026

Offshore property and engineering drove most of the market's premium growth, but underwriting profit fell 10.9%.

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