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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Life

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China insurance premiums grow 5.38% in December 2025, but claims climb faster
February 16 2026
Non-life remained sluggish as motor pricing stayed tight and agricultural premiums spiked without a matching lift in sums insured.
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Global insurtech funding sees first rise since 2021, rising 19.5% in 2025 — Gallagher Re
February 13 2026
(Re)insurers made a record 162 venture investments in insurtechs in 2025, Gallagher Re reported.
dai-ichi-life-to-pull-agency-secondees-after-probe-finds-1100-cases-of-improper-data-access
Dai-ichi Life to pull agency secondees after probe finds 1100 cases of improper data access
February 13 2026
The findings are the latest in a series of compliance breaches drawing regulatory focus in Japan’s insurance sector.
manulife-singapore-deploys-new-ai-tools-to-support-financial-advisors
Manulife’s Asia business powers record 2025 earnings as new business CSM surges 27%
February 12 2026
Asia business delivered double-digit growth in earnings and new business, while the US core earnings declined and Canada posted only modest gains.
product-shift-towards-protection-and-health-co-payments-to-keep-muang-thai-life-afloat-amid-weak-economy-fitch
Muang Thai Life to maintain repricing and product shift strategy amid rising claims costs, says Fitch
February 12 2026
Fitch affirmed Muang Thai Life’s financial strength and stable outlook despite economic headwinds and higher health claims in Thailand.
canara-hsbc-life-insurance-re-appoints-soly-thomas-as-deputy-ceo-and-cdo-bancassurance
Canara HSBC Life Insurance re-appoints Soly Thomas as deputy CEO and CDO, bancassurance
February 12 2026
Thomas helped launch the Indian insurer as a founding member in 2008.
hong-kong-insurance-authority-opens-consultation-on-risk-based-capital-regime-changes
Hong Kong Insurance Authority launches new consultation on valuation and capital rules
February 12 2026
Key changes under review include capital requirements for general business and new rules for crypto assets and stablecoins.
singapore-life-insurers-post-11-3-growth-in-2025-as-ilps-drive-expansion
Singapore life insurers post 11.3% new business growth in 2025 as ILPs drive expansion
February 12 2026
Investment-linked products (ILPs) surge almost 28% as investors favour regular-premium plans and HNW solutions, while IP premiums surge before 2026 rider reset.
prudential-of-japan-forms-four-lawyer-third-party-panel-as-ceo-targets-sales-culture-after-jpy3bn-fraud
Prudential Life Japan appoints external panel to probe sales misconduct, new CEO vows cultural reset
February 11 2026
The firm's new CEO, Hiromitsu Tokumaru, said it would overhaul its life planner model and pay structure to curb aggressive sales pressures following the fraud scandal.
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Chubb Wealth launches in Hong Kong
February 11 2026
Launch follows ongoing growth in Hong Kong’s private wealth management market, which reached over HK$10 trillion by end-2024.
sumitomo-life-finds-improper-access-to-agency-premium-performance-data-at-eight-outlets
Sumitomo Life to withdraw all agency secondees after finding evidence of improper data sharing
February 10 2026
The insurer identified 780 instances of misconduct across eight outlets between April 2022 and October 2025.
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Philippines' life premiums rise 14.5% to nearly US$7bn in 2025
February 9 2026
Insurance penetration improved to 1.78% in 2025, as insurers paid 121.9bn pesos (approx. US$2.08bn) in life benefits and sector assets climbed past 2 trillion pesos.
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