Life

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Prudential gets CCI approval for 75% Bharti Life stake

August 19 2026

The deal forms part of Prudential's broader India strategy, alongside its health insurance venture and minority holdings in ICICI Prudential businesses.

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Woori Financial to build US$39bn life insurer through Tongyang-ABL merger

August 18 2026

Group says it aims to build a larger, technology-driven life insurer focused on profitability, operational efficiency and ageing-related insurance demand.

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Japan life insurers' unrealised bond losses surge 60% as JGB yields rise — Report

August 18 2026

Unrealised losses on domestic bonds had reached JPY30.86 trillion (US$193bn) by 30 June, according to data compiled by Nikkei.

Generali Thailand welcomes Grace Allison Toh as chief agency officer

August 18 2026

She arrives from senior distribution roles in Malaysia and will report to country manager and chief executive Arsh Kaumi.

Zurich Australia appoints former AMP chief executive Alexis George to board

August 17 2026

George succeeds long-serving director John Mulcahy as Zurich pursues growth across its Australian and New Zealand operations.

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S&P expects HK life insurers to maintain 8%–10% growth despite Beijing’s tax scrutiny

August 17 2026

Resilient demand for diversification, wealth management and protection underpins the outlook.

FWD funds 13 community grants across nine Asian markets

August 14 2026

The Hong Kong-listed insurer has marked its 13th anniversary with 13 charitable grants aimed at supporting more than 13,000 people, covering financial literacy, career readiness, entrepreneurship, health...