Life

Utmost Appoints Natalie Yeo as Head of High-Net-Worth Underwriting in Singapore

Utmost taps former AIA executive Natalie Yeo as head of HNW underwriting

October 8 2026

She has more than 25 years of insurance and reinsurance leadership experience across Asia, including senior roles at multiple global firms.

Manulife Announces Asia Technology Leadership Appointment

Manulife promotes Andy Bruce to Asia chief information officer

October 8 2026

He has been with the insurer since 2024, serving as CIO for Hong Kong and Macau.

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Singapore to review critical illness definitions in 2027

October 8 2026

Any changes to critical illness definitions could reshape coverage triggers, claims experience and premiums for future policyholders.

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Generali Central, UNDP launch MSME insurance challenge in India

October 8 2026

Part of Generali's broader expansion of MSME-focused programmes across Asia-Pacific, the challenge aims to address protection gaps facing MSMEs in India.

AIA Global Insurance Assigned 'AA' Ratings; Outlook Stable

AIA's new Bermuda high-net-worth unit rated 'AA' by S&P

October 7 2026

AIA Global will offer offshore wealth products alongside the group's franchise in Hong Kong and Singapore, which accounted for about 46% of new business value in H1 2026.

Taiwan Life Insurance Assigned 'BBB+' Foreign Cur | S&P Global Ratings

Taiwan Life to maintain domestic market position as S&P Global assigns 'BBB+' foreign currency ratings

October 6 2026

The ratings agency also affirmed Taiwan Life’s local currency ratings at the same level, with a stable outlook on both.

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Prismic to reinsure US$5bn of Prudential Financial's Japanese whole life reserves

October 6 2026

The deal takes Prismic's in-force and flow transactions with Prudential to more than US$22bn of USD-denominated liabilities.

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MAS considers adding insurance policies to investment list for single-family offices

October 6 2026

The move would expand the range of tax-efficient investment options available to family offices operating from Singapore.

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Singapore Life Holdings swings to SGD34m pre-tax profit in 2025 as Fitch affirms ratings

October 5 2026

Fair value gains from lower interest rates and a favourable equity market drove the turnaround, while Fitch expects investment profits to moderate in 2026.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Sandeep Nair as our Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer at Prudential Singapore, effective 5 October 2026.

Prudential Singapore names Sandeep Nair as chief strategy and transformation officer

October 5 2026

He joins after two years at Singlife, where he served as executive director, head of sales and distribution.

India's ICICI Life Insurance appoints ICICI bank veteran Sidharatha Mishra as MD, CEO

ICICI Life appoints ICICI Bank veteran Sidharatha Mishra as managing director, CEO

October 5 2026

Mishra has over 26 years of experience in the banking sector.

FWD Vietnam strikes bancassurance partnership with BVBank

October 5 2026

The deal strengthens FWD's bancassurance footprint as the insurer continues to expand distribution partnerships across Asia.

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