Life and Health

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FWD Group new business sales growth moderates in Q1 while profitability improves

May 1 2026

New business sales growth at FWD Group eased in the first quarter, even as contractual service margins strengthened.

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Ping An posts double‑digit NBV growth in Q1, combined ratio improves to 95.8%

April 30 2026

Growth in life and health new business and improving P&C underwriting supported Ping An’s first‑quarter results, despite softer investment returns.

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Peak Re posts strong GWP growth in 2025 lifted by India and APAC expansions

April 30 2026

India and Asia‑Pacific drove Peak Re’s double‑digit premium growth in 2025, with Asia‑Pacific accounting for more than half of group business.

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Prudential Q1 APE sales rise 6% to US$1.823bn

April 30 2026

Hong Kong, Mainland China and Malaysia delivered double-digit new business profit growth, lifting group margin to 38% as APE sales rose to US$1.823bn.

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AIA posts 13% VNB growth in Q1 as China and Hong Kong lead underwriting growth

April 30 2026

Building on record VNB growth in 2025, the insurer sustained its momentum into the first quarter of 2026, supported by strong growth in new business volumes.

Generali Central Life Insurance appoints Shobit Gupta as Chief Investment Officer

April 30 2026

Gupta brings over 25 years of experience across investments and financial markets.

Star Health swings to underwriting profit as combined ratio falls below 100% in FY2026

April 30 2026

Improved claims experience and operating discipline helped Star Health swing to an underwriting profit in FY2026.

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Labuan captive premiums rise 7.2% to US$726m in 2025

April 30 2026

Labuan attracted 10 new captive entrants, with overall insurance premiums in the hub rising 5.8% to US$2.5bn.

Canara HSBC Life reports 41% rise in VNB in FY2026

April 29 2026

Improved margins and higher new business volumes drove a 41% rise in VNB at Canara HSBC Life in FY2026.

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Hong Kong private medical claims spend up over 60% in four years – HKFI study

April 29 2026

Day procedures and higher-end outpatient care were flagged as key drivers, with the study also pointing to panel providers and group plans as potential cost moderators.

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