Life

HSBC narrows bidders for Singapore insurance unit to three — report

April 22 2026

Allianz, Dai-ichi Life and Singlife are reported to have made the shortlist for bids that could value the business at up to US$2bn.

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Prudential Life Japan extends new-sales suspension by 180 days

April 22 2026

The extended pause follows an internal probe that found staff solicited about 500 customers for unapproved financial products.

Equity push fuels China life insurers’ 2025 investment gains — S&P

April 22 2026

China Life’s operating profit jumped 55% to 186.12bn yuan (US$27.31bn) in 2025, while New China Life and Ping An posted gains of 29% and 11%, respectively.

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Great Eastern posts 19% VNB growth in 2025 as Fitch affirms ‘AA’ rating

April 21 2026

Improved new business margins and rise in new business value underpinned Fitch’s decision to affirm the ratings of Great Eastern Holdings’ core insurance subsidiaries.

Dicky Lam named new chief financial officer of Chubb Life Hong Kong

April 21 2026

He brings over 28 years of life insurance experience across Asia and most recently served as CFO of Prudential Hong Kong.

Asia life reinsurance capital up 29% as global capacity tops US$160bn – Guy Carpenter

April 20 2026

The sector's capital base in Asia climbed to an estimated US$44bn in 2024 from US$34bn in 2023.

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Fukoku Life's interest-rate risk eases as Fitch affirms insurer's ratings

April 20 2026

The Japanese insurer's disciplined pricing and risk selection drove stable, profitable underwriting with minimal reinsurance reliance.

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HDFC Bank approves US$107.8m investment in HDFC Life

April 20 2026

India's largest private sector bank has moved to bolster its life arm’s capital position after HDFC Life reported resilient premium growth and softer new business margins in FY2026.

HDFC Life VNB growth tapers in FY2026 amid steady premium growth

April 17 2026

Regulatory changes weighed on the private life insurer's VNB growth and margins in FY2026, even as premium growth and net profit remained positive.

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Muthoot Finance plans entry into India insurance distribution as corporate agent

April 16 2026

Subject to IRDAI registration, the NBFC plans to distribute life, general, and health products.

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