Life and Health

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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Malaysia to pilot ‘base’ medical and health insurance/takaful plan

January 27 2026

The pilot is planned for the second half of 2026 and a full roll-out is scheduled in early 2027.

Prudential Life Japan vows governance overhaul after staff misconduct

January 27 2026

An external expert panel will assess customer losses and compensation after staff pushed non-approved investments.

Sun Life Asia partners with MDRT Academy to develop advisors across region

January 23 2026

Sun Life plans to integrate the academy's training framework in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam.

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