Life

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Hong Kong life insurers’ direct new business jumps 51% in Q1

August 7 2026

New business premiums reached a record HK$141.13bn (US$18bn) as single-premium business nearly doubled, despite a slight decline in policy issuance.

Swiss Re H1 profit grows on strong L&H Re performance; Peneva named next L&H head

August 6 2026

Life & Health reinsurance business emerged as an increasingly important earnings driver in the first half, as the group posted higher profits and appointed a new division chief.

Zurich APAC records double-digit Life and P&C gains for H1 2026

August 6 2026

The firm's regional business operating profit rose 15% year-on-year to US$348m.

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Ascend Asia opens Singapore wealth centre

August 6 2026

The move marks the latest expansion by Ascend Asia following a recent insurance distribution partnership with FWD.

Prudential Financial targets US$3bn from emerging-market exits

August 6 2026

The insurer plans to focus on its Japan, US, and Europe operations and redirect resources to capital-light businesses.

Manulife Asia posts 13% NBV growth in Q2 as sales surge

August 6 2026

Hong Kong remained Manulife Asia's largest contributor in Q2 2026, while Japan and Singapore recorded the fastest growth in new business CSM.

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Asia's HNW insurance race intensifies as insurers compete on scale, service and global reach

August 6 2026

As the region's wealthy population expands, insurers are investing in global HNW platforms and bigger underwriting limits while navigating emerging risks from premium financing and portfolio concentra...