Life and Health

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Ping An reclaims top spot in APAC insurance as market cap jumps 22.8% in Q4

January 30 2026

The insurance giant overtook China Life to top the regional leaderboard, with total returns rising 26.2%, an S&P analysis shows.

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Bupa Hong Kong, Tencent roll out palm-scan check-in across 20 clinics

January 29 2026

The rollout links Express Check-in with Bupa’s Blua Health app.

Malaysia insurers, takaful operators back standardised base MHIT plan

January 29 2026

Industry bodies said the standardised product will broaden access, support affordability, and sit alongside existing plans ahead of a 2026 pilot.

Japan’s mid-sized life insurers hold back from super-long JGBs as volatility and scrutiny persist

January 29 2026

Insurers including Fukoku and Daido are favouring 10–15-year paper for now, while regulators seek clarity on unrealised bond losses.

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VIG Re to open Singapore office, appoints Marc Haushofer in new role to lead Asia-Pacific expansion

January 28 2026

He first joined the reinsurer in May 2025 and has now been appointed to the newly created role of APAC managing director.

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Japan watchdog to probe Prudential Life following staff misconduct disclosure — reports

January 28 2026

Regulators are planning to scrutinise the insurer’s sales practices, controls, and governance as part of the inspection.

Hong Kong general insurers deliver HK$1.8bn underwriting profit in Q3 as onshore gains accelerate

January 28 2026

Pecuniary loss drove the bulk of onshore profits, while marine was the big profit contributor for offshore underwriting results.

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Allianz Indonesia appoints Allianz Global Investors AM to manage selected investment portfolios

January 28 2026

Asset manager will oversee portfolios tied to Allianz Life and Allianz Life Syariah under the new agreement.

Insurance industry leaders recognised in Australia Day honours

January 27 2026

OAM recipients include a Sedgwick executive adjuster, an insurance director with RACQ and Helia board roles, and a Victorian broker now part of Gallagher.

Charles Taylor hires Viknesh Sheekar as Asia hub director

January 27 2026

He joins from Sedgwick, where he has worked for over six years.

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