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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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Swiss Re logo at the company's office building in Zurich, Switzerland.
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 building in Zurich, Switzerland, with blue glass facade and Zurich logo.
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.
Five executives in suits cut a ceremonial ribbon at a launch event, flanked by orange and blue lion dancers on stage with a blue backdrop.
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 logo on building exterior in the US.
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 office building with logo, reflecting financial growth in Q2.
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.
Hong Kong skyline with skyscrapers and Victoria Harbour, reflecting Asia's HNW insurance race.
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...
Woori Bank building in South Korea with blue sky background.
Tongyang Life to proceed with Woori share swap despite buyback threshold breach
August 5 2026
Shareholder appraisal claims reached KRW204.57bn (US$144m), slightly above the KRW200bn threshold that could have allowed the deal to be terminated.
GST demand concept with Indian currency notes and wooden blocks spelling GST.
ICICI Prudential Life faces US$564K GST demand after partial relief in FY2018-20 dispute
August 5 2026
The latest GST dispute adds to a string of tax orders issued to insurers in India in recent months.
Julian Yu, Sun Life's new chief actuary in Vietnam, in front of Ho Chi Minh City skyline.
Sun Life appoints Julian Yu as chief actuary in Vietnam
August 5 2026
Yu joins from Sun Life Hong Kong, where he served as chief product officer.
LIC signboard in India with branch numbers and logo, related to LIC's stake sale.
India to sell up to 6.5% stake in LIC through offer for sale
August 4 2026
The stake sale is aimed at helping LIC meet public shareholding requirements while raising at least ₹120.8bn through the base offer.
Aerial view of a modern city skyline at dusk with tall glass skyscrapers, green parks, and illuminated streets; Data Insight logo in the bottom-right corner.
Health drives China non-life gains, but life fall tips May premiums into decline
August 4 2026
Total industry premium income fell 1.5% to CN¥457.83bn (US$67.6bn), the first annual decline of the year.
AI governance concept with glowing hexagonal icons hovering above a keyboard and mouse.
GIAJ cautions against overly prescriptive AI governance requirements
August 4 2026
The industry body urged regulators to balance effective AI oversight with the need to support innovation and practical implementation.
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Banner for 22nd SIRC: 'Capacity to Capability'—Building resilience through innovation; futuristic city skyline with a glowing highway; Nov 1–5, 2026 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre.