Life

APRA proposes final shift of life insurer data reporting to APRA Connect

April 24 2026

The proposed changes will update three reporting standards and set a single data submission platform for all life insurers and friendly societies.

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SBI Life VNB rises 12% in FY2026 on business volume growth

April 23 2026

Rising contributions from institutional alliances and direct sales complemented steady bancassurance performance as new business premiums increased.

FWD, Well Link Bank strike bancassurance partnership in Macau

April 23 2026

The bank and the insurer said the offering would focus on wealth and legacy-planning cover for customers, including high-net-worth individuals and visitors.

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.