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Saturday, October 24, 2026

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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
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.
Crowds carrying umbrellas gather at a busy Japanese city intersection lined with brightly lit shops and signs.
Japan regulator set to suspend new sales at Prudential Life — report
October 5 2026
The insurer has voluntarily stopped writing new business since February, but the FSA is planning a formal order after employees improperly obtained JPY3.1bn (US$19.7m) from about 500 customers.
China pushes wider domestic trade credit insurance coverage
China bats for wider domestic trade credit insurance coverage
October 5 2026
Insurers are encouraged to use co-insurance to meet large credit exposures in semiconductors, computing power and new-energy vehicles.
Hyundai Marine & Fire eyes cyber insurance expansion as part of Japan growth strategy
Hyundai Marine & Fire eyes cyber insurance expansion as part of Japan growth strategy 
October 2 2026
The entrance into the cyber segment comes after the non-life insurer’s Japan branch reported premium income of JPY28.9bn (US$183.1m) in 2025, alongside continued expansion of its specialist workforce....
CTF Life appoints chief digital and technology office effective immediately
CTF Life taps former AIA executive to lead digital transformation
October 2 2026
Edison Sam will spearhead CTF Life's digital, data and AI agenda as the insurer accelerates enterprise-wide transformation and growth initiatives across key markets.
South Korea FSS seeks tighter insurance ad controls as mis-selling rate triples other channels
South Korea FSS targets insurance broadcast ads over elevated mis-selling
October 2 2026
The regulator is seeking tougher advertising oversight after finding current sanction rules failed to curb problematic sales practices.
Hanwha Life acquires stake in Acuon Capital for USD 323m
Hanwha Life acquires stake in Acuon Capital for US$323m 
October 2 2026
The acquisition will mark the life insurer's entry into the specialised credit finance sector, as it seeks to diversify its business portfolio.
Asahi Life eyes Vietnam expansion with 1,000-strong sales staff
Asahi Life eyes 1,000-strong sales team in Vietnam, new health products as MVI Life takeover nears
October 2 2026
The insurer is also planning to fund further domestic and overseas growth, including acquisitions, through FY2030.
Chaucer Group appointment of fac underwriter
Chaucer hires Victoria Tan for property underwriting in Singapore
October 1 2026
Tan joins with a career spanning Asia and the US as the China Re-owned (re)insurer expands its property offering.
Vietnam considers mandatory social insurance for 700,000+ ride-hailing drivers
Vietnam considers bringing 700,000-plus ride-hailing drivers into social insurance scheme
October 1 2026
Lawmakers propose a three-way model under which drivers, platform companies and the state would all pay into the fund.
BNM draft would hold insurers accountable for intermediary mis-selling in advice rules overhaul
BNM draft would hold insurers accountable for intermediary mis-selling in advice rules overhaul
October 1 2026
Under the proposed rules, insurers and takaful operators would have to check customer understanding before underwriting and stop sales that cannot meet a customer's needs.
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