Life

Dai-ichi Life presses plan to halve equity risk exposure as Fitch affirms ratings

January 20 2026

A rising investment spread and a growing role for its captive reinsurer support the group’s earnings and capital management.

Prudential Financial's Japan life CEO to step down after staff misconduct probe

January 19 2026

The insurer says that Kan Mabara will step down from Feb 1, after an internal probe found 100 staff profited from improper schemes affecting nearly 500 clients.

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Taiwan’s proposed FX amortisation rules could have ‘profound’ implications for life sector, analysts warn

January 19 2026

The draft rule could smooth earnings but weaken hedging and leave key capital and liquidity questions unresolved, analysts warned.

Sun Life says AI adoption remains key investment driver in 2026 amid market volatility, stays neutral on Asia equities

January 19 2026

The company believes the AI boom is "not over", as AI-related industries are "benefiting from positive spillover effects across industries."

HSBC confirms review of Singapore life insurance arm

HSBC confirms review of Singapore life insurance unit

January 16 2026

The business says it will "consider all options" for the insurance arm, but that no decision had been made.

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HSBC exploring potential sale of Singapore life insurance arm — Report

January 15 2026

Unit could be valued at more than US$1bn, with insurers and investment firms showing early interest, sources told Bloomberg.

Prudential names Douglas Flint as new chair, to succeed Shriti Vadera

January 14 2026

Flint has been chair of Aberdeen Group since 2019.

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Sun Life taps Frankie Leung as Chief Agency Officer for Asia

January 14 2026

Leung is set to join the business in March, having worked at AIA since 2003.

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Tokio Marine Life Thailand receives US$105m capital injection

January 14 2026

Tokio Marine Life Thailand aims to use the new funds to back growth plans and strengthen risk controls amid a challenging rate environment.

India’s first-year life premiums jump 23% in November as policies surge by nearly half

January 13 2026

Generali Central Life's first year premiums surged 241% year-on-year, with newer and mid-sized insurers also posting triple-digit gains amid a strong November.

Kyobo Life ROE rises to 20.4% as Fitch maintains ‘A+’ IFS; risky asset ratio climbs

January 9 2026

The life insurer's risky asset ratio rose to 179.0% by end-September 2025, exceeding Fitch's guideline for the insurer’s rating category.

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Khanh Bui returns to Chubb Life as chief finance and business development officer for Southeast Asia

January 8 2026

Bui brings with her over two decades of insurance industry experience across Asia and Europe.

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