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Taiwan’s proposed FX amortisation rules could have ‘profound’ implications for life sector, analysts warn

January 19 2026

The draft rule could smooth earnings but weaken hedging and leave key capital and liquidity questions unresolved, analysts warned.

Sun Life says AI adoption remains key investment driver in 2026 amid market volatility, stays neutral on Asia equities

January 19 2026

The company believes the AI boom is "not over", as AI-related industries are "benefiting from positive spillover effects across industries."

Korea’s 50% core-capital rule may force insurers away from subordinated funding — Fitch

January 16 2026

The rules introduce a parallel capital test that operates separately from headline K-ICS ratios and carries its own escalation framework for supervisory action.

HSBC confirms review of Singapore life insurance arm

HSBC confirms review of Singapore life insurance unit

January 16 2026

The business says it will "consider all options" for the insurance arm, but that no decision had been made.

India's non-life sector grows 13.7% in December, but commission pressures intensify

January 16 2026

Non-life closes 2025 stronger on health-led growth from Aditya Birla, Niva Bupa and Care Health, while rising commissions are tightening margins.

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HSBC exploring potential sale of Singapore life insurance arm — Report

January 15 2026

Unit could be valued at more than US$1bn, with insurers and investment firms showing early interest, sources told Bloomberg.

Howden appoints Leigh Dauncey as regional employee benefits director for IMEA

January 15 2026

He has played a key role in building the EB team in India and developing the EB proposition in MEA, the global broker said.

Allianz Ayudhya adopts Bloomberg AIM to automate investment workflows

January 15 2026

The company said it is the first insurer in Thailand to use the platform.

Prudential names Douglas Flint as new chair, to succeed Shriti Vadera

January 14 2026

Flint has been chair of Aberdeen Group since 2019.

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Sun Life taps Frankie Leung as Chief Agency Officer for Asia

January 14 2026

Leung is set to join the business in March, having worked at AIA since 2003.

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