Life and Health

Utmost Appoints Natalie Yeo as Head of High-Net-Worth Underwriting in Singapore

Utmost taps former AIA executive Natalie Yeo as head of HNW underwriting

October 8 2026

She has more than 25 years of insurance and reinsurance leadership experience across Asia, including senior roles at multiple global firms.

Floodwater covers a street in Chiang Mai, with cars, shops and apartment buildings beneath cloudy skies.

Thailand disaster insurance scheme faces first claims after northern floods

October 8 2026

The OIC is coordinating with 11 participating insurers to accelerate claims assessment and payments.

Older adults with walkers gather at a scenic overlook above a city and waterfront.

Australian Greens, Coalition oppose proposal to cut private health insurance rebates for over-65s

October 8 2026

The change is expected to have a significant financial impact on lower-income older Australians, including pensioners and part-pensioners, while placing additional pressure on the public hospital syst...

Manulife Announces Asia Technology Leadership Appointment

Manulife promotes Andy Bruce to Asia chief information officer

October 8 2026

He has been with the insurer since 2024, serving as CIO for Hong Kong and Macau.

Hospital corridor lined with doors, medical equipment carts and overhead lighting.

Singapore to review critical illness definitions in 2027

October 8 2026

Any changes to critical illness definitions could reshape coverage triggers, claims experience and premiums for future policyholders.

Miniature businesspeople stand and meet among coins beneath wooden blocks spelling “AML.

Hong Kong brokers face growing pressure over AML due diligence

October 8 2026

IA’s actions point to greater scrutiny when onboarding customers.

Eric Wojcik, banking and surety specialist at Aviso Specialty, pictured against the Sydney Harbour skyline.

Aviso Specialty forms Capital Solutions Group, names Eric Wojcik head of capital and guarantee solutions

October 8 2026

The Sydney-based banking and surety specialist joins in March 2027 as the broker sets up a Capital Solutions Group to serve clients across sectors.

Hospital ward with multiple beds, monitors, infusion pumps and privacy curtains.

APAC medical cost growth to slow to 9.7% in 2027, Aon forecasts

October 8 2026

Slower growth in China and India drives the easing, while Singapore and Indonesia head the other way at 14.7% and 17.3%, adding to pressure on health insurance affordability.

Busy Indian market street with pedestrians, vendors, umbrellas, shops and auto-rickshaws.

Generali Central, UNDP launch MSME insurance challenge in India

October 8 2026

Part of Generali's broader expansion of MSME-focused programmes across Asia-Pacific, the challenge aims to address protection gaps facing MSMEs in India.

Insurance Brokers Association of India press meet with panelists seated at a table.

IRDAI overhaul could cut broker revenues 60–70%, put 1m jobs at risk: IBAI

October 7 2026

The brokers' body has urged the regulator to retain the existing EoM framework and conduct an impact assessment of the proposed reforms.

Portrait of an unnamed APAC chief wearing glasses, set against a city skyline and illuminated bridge.

Generali puts China and India at the centre of its next APAC growth push

October 7 2026

APAC chief Rob Leonardi looks to turn a 27.8% jump in premiums into a bigger earnings base.

AIA Global Insurance Assigned 'AA' Ratings; Outlook Stable

AIA's new Bermuda high-net-worth unit rated 'AA' by S&P

October 7 2026

AIA Global will offer offshore wealth products alongside the group's franchise in Hong Kong and Singapore, which accounted for about 46% of new business value in H1 2026.

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