Life and Health

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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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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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