Life and Health

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South Korea sets 2027 rollout, phase-in plan for insurers’ core capital K-ICS rule

January 14 2026

FSC will introduce company-specific benchmarks and stricter redemption rules as part of a phased core capital rollout.

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Tokio Marine Life Thailand receives US$105m capital injection

January 14 2026

Tokio Marine Life Thailand aims to use the new funds to back growth plans and strengthen risk controls amid a challenging rate environment.

Nexus acquires medical tourism MGA Sure Insurance Services

January 13 2026

The deal brings Sure’s medical travel offering for Australia, the UK, and South Africa under the Nexus group.

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Bupa Hong Kong appoints Antonio Cantó as managing director

January 13 2026

Cantó leads Hong Kong after holding senior roles at Bupa Chile and Sanitas Seguros in Spain.

India’s first-year life premiums jump 23% in November as policies surge by nearly half

January 13 2026

Generali Central Life's first year premiums surged 241% year-on-year, with newer and mid-sized insurers also posting triple-digit gains amid a strong November.

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Aon promotes Neha Shah to head of life and health reinsurance for India

January 13 2026

Shah joined Aon last year, coinciding with the launch of the business's L&H reinsurance practice in the country.

Hannover Re announces Kun Huang as new China CEO

January 12 2026

He joins the reinsurer from China Re.

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Carmen Beverley-Smith resigns as APRA life and private health insurance executive

January 12 2026

She will take on a senior role at a regulated entity after holding the executive post since March 2023.

OJK makes health insurance co-payments optional, caps risk-sharing at 5%

January 12 2026

The move scraps a previous requirement for private health insurance policyholders to pay at least 10% of every claim.

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General Insurance Association of Korea, criminology institute join forces to combat rising insurance fraud

January 9 2026

The collaboration aims to curb social costs, protect policyholders, and strengthen the stability and fairness of Korea’s insurance system.

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