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Indian 500 rupee notes with a stethoscope on health insurance claim form.

India insurance complaints near 300,000 in FY2026 as claim disputes rise 28%

August 10 2026

Complaints rose 15.4% last financial year and the trend showed little sign of easing in the first quarter of FY2027.

Munich Re cuts reinsurance revenue outlook for 2026 despite Q2 profit, investment gains

August 7 2026

CFO Andrew Buchanan said much of the lost business carried thin margins, allowing the reinsurer to maintain its EUR6.3bn profit target.

Sun Life Asia office building with glass facade and orange umbrellas outside.

Hong Kong competition erodes Sun Life's Asia new business CSM despite 19% sales rise

August 7 2026

Strong sales momentum in Hong Kong, alongside growth in India, Malaysia and Indonesia, helped offset pressure on new business margins.

Sahapol Polpathapee, Deputy Country President of Chubb Life Thailand, in front of Bangkok skyline.

Chubb Life Thailand names Sahapol Polpathapee deputy country president, agency chief

August 7 2026

He joins from Muang Thai Life Assurance with 30 years of experience.

Tony Lin, CEO of Generali Life Insurance Malaysia, in front of Kuala Lumpur skyline.

Tony Lin officially named CEO of Generali Life Insurance Malaysia

August 7 2026

He joined the insurer in 2024 and has been leading the business as its OIC.

Stara Low, head of growth at Aon, in Singapore with city skyline background.

Aon names Stara Low as head of growth, health solutions in Singapore

August 7 2026

Low joins from WTW amid a string of health solutions hires at Aon Singapore.

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AXA XL to buy out cyber and intelligence consultancy S-RM

August 7 2026

The consultancy's incident response, investigations and geopolitical intelligence teams will sit within AXA XL's newly established Risk Advisory.

Portrait of an Asian man with grey hair in front of Singapore skyline and river.

Canada Life Re opens Singapore regional office, names Wil Chong CEO of Asia Pacific

August 7 2026

The capital relief specialist formalises its Asia Pacific presence with a standing local entity.

Damaged building and debris after earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan.

Insurers' Kumamoto net losses may top 2016 but earnings hit limited — Moody's

August 7 2026

Reinsurance and cat bond cover will limit the earnings hit, but the agency said semiconductor-driven industry clusters could push net losses above 2016's.

ACCC moves to block ICA's standardised home policy terms proposal

August 7 2026

The regulator said proposed standard definitions for key home insurance terms could reduce competition while public benefits remain uncertain.

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