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Labuan captive premiums rise 7.2% to US$726m in 2025

April 30 2026

Labuan attracted 10 new captive entrants, with overall insurance premiums in the hub rising 5.8% to US$2.5bn.

Canara HSBC Life reports 41% rise in VNB in FY2026

April 29 2026

Improved margins and higher new business volumes drove a 41% rise in VNB at Canara HSBC Life in FY2026.

Hong Kong life new business jumps 33% in Q4 as wealth-focused policies gain traction

April 29 2026

Single-premium and investment-linked products lifted sales, while full-year new business surged more than 50% in 2025.

AI set to reshape insurance, but most carriers lag on readiness — AM Best survey

April 29 2026

Most insurers expect AI to transform the industry within three years, but adoption remains uneven amid data, governance, and integration challenges.

China’s insurance sector posts 6.2% premium growth in Q1 2026

April 29 2026

Life insurers and foreign-funded players outperformed the broader market during the quarter, while property insurers recorded 2.9% growth.

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Well Link Life gets BBB- rating from S&P as product shift, distribution push support growth

April 28 2026

A shift toward longer-term, floating-return policies is expected to support value generation and liability management, according to S&P.

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Sun Life Hong Kong expands Hoops + Health programme

April 28 2026

The insurer has launched its second Hoops + Health rooftop court in Hong Kong, expanding its youth wellness programme.

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Raymond Ong named new chief executive officer of Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore

April 28 2026

He was Etiqa Insurance Singapore's CEO for more than five years prior to his latest appointment.

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Singapore insurance trust drops as life and general sectors see broad declines in 2025

April 28 2026

ICCSC warns that gaps in service delivery, particularly in claims handling and communication, are eroding customer confidence across the sector.

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Zurich’s ClearView acquisition enters ACCC Phase I probe

April 28 2026

The Australian regulator has sought views from market participants on potential impact of Zurich-ClearView, ahead of the 4 June 2026 decision deadline.

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