Bancassurance

IRDAI fines Canara HSBC Life and IndusInd Bank over mis-selling, grievance redressal lapses

September 11 2026

The latest penalties follow a string of enforcement actions targeting insurers' claims handling, expense management and operational controls.

Maybank secures central bank nod for US$1.2bn takeover of Etiqa from Ageas

September 8 2026

The buyout gives Maybank greater strategic flexibility to grow Etiqa's insurance and takaful businesses while improving capital efficiency.

Allianz China Life NBV jumps 81% while P&C underwriting improves in H1

September 5 2026

Life and P&C posted stronger first-half metrics, with underwriting profitability improving and solvency remaining robust.

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New China Life's H1 NBV rises 11.9% as profitability improves

August 28 2026

The first-half results were supported by steady premium growth, a stronger long-duration portfolio, and improved investment returns.

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Generali Central Life eyes 30-35% growth in new business as JV gains traction

August 24 2026

The insurer expects its expanded bancassurance partnership with Central Bank of India to become a major growth driver, with annual business from the channel projected to reach ₹5bn (US$52.25m) within three...

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Ping An posts 11.2% NBV growth in H1 2026 as P&C CoR improves to 95.1%

August 21 2026

Multi-channel reach and targeted product and payment strategies boosted the insurer's new business value growth.

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China insurers face subdued growth in H2 2026 as regulatory overhaul reshapes sector — Fitch

August 17 2026

Life insurance growth remained subdued in H1, while health and non-motor business supported gains in the non-life sector amid sweeping regulatory changes.

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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.

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Vietnam non-life insurers rebound as digital channels and commercial demand lift growth: AM Best

July 28 2026

Health and personal accident lines led premium expansion in 2025, helped by bancassurance partnerships and embedded insurance.

Zurich General Malaysia signs bancatakaful partnership with MBSB Bank

July 24 2026

The partnership gives Zurich General Takaful access to MBSB's customer base and branch network.

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Allianz strikes S$2.7bn deal for HSBC Life Singapore

July 24 2026

The two groups will also enter a 15‑year exclusive bancassurance partnership, with the deal slated for completion in the first half of 2027.

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Canara HSBC Life's VNB rises 29% as non-par savings and protection gain share

July 22 2026

A larger contribution from non-par savings products, combined with strong protection growth, helped Canara HSBC Life deliver stronger profitability in Q1 FY2027.

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