Life and Health

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Japan Post Insurance takes minority stake in KKR-backed Hoken Minaoshi Hompo

March 31 2026

The move builds on KKR’s 2025 acquisition and marks a step in Japan Post Insurance’s broader diversification push.

Peak Re's gross written premiums rise 25% in 2025

March 31 2026

Reinsurer reported a net profit after tax of US$189.5m for 2025, according to unaudited results.

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MAS to classify investment-linked policies as complex products

March 31 2026

New requirements for ILP disclosures and enhanced oversight of claims handling are part of MAS’s broader review of life insurance conduct.

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IRDAI confirms 1 April Ind AS rollout for insurers

March 31 2026

All (re)insurers must conduct parallel reporting for two years, with one-year transition forbearance, according to the amended framework.

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Hong Kong's Insurance Authority spotlights intermediary conduct as 2025 complaints climb 19.9%

March 31 2026

The regulator received 1,173 complaints in 2025, up from 978 in 2024.

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Sanlam completes 14.72% stake acquisition in India's Shriram Life

March 30 2026

The deal marks the South African group’s latest step to expand its footprint in India’s fast-growing insurance market.

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LIA Singapore re-elects committee, rolls out Gen Z financial literacy programme

March 30 2026

AIA Singapore chief executive Wong Sze Keed will continue to lead the association committee as president.

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Allianz Jio targets 2026 launch for primary life and general insurance operations — report

March 30 2026

With reinsurance operations already approved, Allianz Jio is setting its sights on direct insurance underwriting.

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LIC faces US$1.1bn tax demand for FY2024 as industry-wide disputes widen

March 30 2026

LIC has received its second major tax demand in days, as tax disputes against Indian insurers continue to mount.

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ICICI Prudential Life faces additional GST demand of US$19k from Rajasthan tax authority

March 28 2026

The modest Rajasthan demand adds to a growing GST dispute position for ICICI Prudential Life, which faces total exposure of 9.84bn rupees following February's dismissed appeal.

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