Life and Health

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M&A slows across Asia-Pacific as insurers deploy capital abroad: S&P Global

November 5 2025

Deal volume fell to a five-quarter low, even as insurers pursued bigger acquisitions outside of the region.

SIRC 2025 - MAS encourages insurers to back carbon capture and coal phaseout with new capital framework

SIRC: MAS to launch sustainable infrastructure investment pilot in January 2026, expand support for ILS

November 4 2025

Singapore’s central bank will reduce capital charges for financial institutions investing in sustainable infrastructure projects, with BlackRock, Brookfield, Clifford and Macquarie showing interest in...

KKR to expand India insurance operations as part of broader investment push: Report

November 4 2025

The expansion comes as the firm deepens its insurance-led investment strategy across Asia, building on recent deals in Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore.

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Ping An awarded highest ESG rating by MSCI

November 4 2025

The Chinese insurer reported a rise in green insurance premiums and inclusive finance initiatives this year.

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S&P affirms Hang Seng Insurance ratings, expects stable capital and earnings through 2027

November 3 2025

Hang Seng paid HK$2bn in dividends to its parent in 2024 while maintaining a stable financial risk profile, S&P noted

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FWD Group posts 37% jump in new business sales in first nine months of 2025

November 3 2025

The insurer saw strong new business growth in Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, and emerging Southeast Asian markets.

China and India, structured solutions at centre of MAPFRE RE’s APAC life push

November 3 2025

Chief Regional Officer Javier Sánchez Cea aims to raise life from less than 5% to 20% of APAC premiums by building local teams and leveraging non-life ties.