Life and Health

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Hong Kong's proposed RBC recalibration seen as credit neutral — Fitch

February 16 2026

Infrastructure investment incentives and crypto capital tweaks under Hong Kong’s proposed RBC changes are likely to have limited impact on rated insurers’ capital positions.

China insurance premiums grow 5.38% in December 2025, but claims climb faster

February 16 2026

Non-life remained sluggish as motor pricing stayed tight and agricultural premiums spiked without a matching lift in sums insured.

Dai-ichi Life restructures domestic insurance units, announces leadership changes

February 13 2026

The company will consolidate its domestic operations and appoint a new leadership team effective Wednesday, 1 April 2026 to support growth in its insurance and global asset management businesses.

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Global insurtech funding sees first rise since 2021, rising 19.5% in 2025 — Gallagher Re

February 13 2026

(Re)insurers made a record 162 venture investments in insurtechs in 2025, Gallagher Re reported.

MAPFRE Re secures approval for GIFT City branch in India

February 13 2026

The firm's Asia-Pacific regional manager said the new branch will complement its wider build-out across other key Asian markets.

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Philippine insurance premiums breach PHP500bn in 2025 as market grows 14%

February 13 2026

Net income rose 15.1% to PHP64.79bn (US$1.12bn), even as benefit payments/losses totalled PHP155.93bn.

Dai-ichi Life to pull agency secondees after probe finds 1100 cases of improper data access

February 13 2026

The findings are the latest in a series of compliance breaches drawing regulatory focus in Japan’s insurance sector.

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Manulife’s Asia business powers record 2025 earnings as new business CSM surges 27%

February 12 2026

Asia business delivered double-digit growth in earnings and new business, while the US core earnings declined and Canada posted only modest gains.

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Muang Thai Life to maintain repricing and product shift strategy amid rising claims costs, says Fitch

February 12 2026

Fitch affirmed Muang Thai Life’s financial strength and stable outlook despite economic headwinds and higher health claims in Thailand.

Canara HSBC Life Insurance re-appoints Soly Thomas as deputy CEO and CDO, bancassurance

February 12 2026

Thomas helped launch the Indian insurer as a founding member in 2008.

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Hong Kong Insurance Authority launches new consultation on valuation and capital rules

February 12 2026

Key changes under review include capital requirements for general business and new rules for crypto assets and stablecoins.

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Singapore life insurers post 11.3% new business growth in 2025 as ILPs drive expansion

February 12 2026

Investment-linked products (ILPs) surge almost 28% as investors favour regular-premium plans and HNW solutions, while IP premiums surge before 2026 rider reset.

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