Life

Philippines' Insurance Commission fine and penalty collection jumps 86% to US$1.45m in 2025

April 7 2026

Premium collections and product sales topped PHP502bn as regulator steps up compliance enforcement.

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Life Insurance Association of Malaysia elects Pauline Teoh as president

April 6 2026

Manulife's Vibha Coburn was re-elected as vice president of LIAM at the association’s 52nd Annual General Meeting.

Australia passes law banning use of adverse genetic test results in life insurance

April 2 2026

The reform seeks to reassure Australians that genetic testing will not affect their access to affordable life cover.

Prudential Singapore names new chief actuary and chief product officer

April 1 2026

Jimmy Wang has been promoted to chief actuary, with Lee Jiat Liauw moving to the role of chief product officer.

CTF Life promotes Betty Lee to chief product officer

April 1 2026

Lee rejoined the Hong Kong insurer in September 2024 as chief capital officer.

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APRA sets 1 July start for AILP in longevity product capital rules

April 1 2026

The regulator is maintaining the 45% floor for the advanced illiquidity premium risk allowance to ensure that settings remain aligned with risk levels.

Talcott Life Re expands AIR deal with Japan Post Insurance by US$625m

March 31 2026

Expansion adds ¥100bn of in-force payout annuities to the original 2025 block transaction between the two firms.

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Aflac Re lands first external reinsurance transaction with Japan Post Insurance

March 31 2026

New asset-intensive reinsurance transaction follows prior internal deals with Aflac Life Insurance Japan.

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Japan Post Insurance takes minority stake in KKR-backed Hoken Minaoshi Hompo

March 31 2026

The move builds on KKR’s 2025 acquisition and marks a step in Japan Post Insurance’s broader diversification push.

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MAS to classify investment-linked policies as complex products

March 31 2026

New requirements for ILP disclosures and enhanced oversight of claims handling are part of MAS’s broader review of life insurance conduct.

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Sanlam completes 14.72% stake acquisition in India's Shriram Life

March 30 2026

The deal marks the South African group’s latest step to expand its footprint in India’s fast-growing insurance market.

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LIC faces US$1.1bn tax demand for FY2024 as industry-wide disputes widen

March 30 2026

LIC has received its second major tax demand in days, as tax disputes against Indian insurers continue to mount.

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