Capital management

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Japanese insurers sell superlong government bonds as yields surge - Report

June 23 2026

Rising yields and market volatility are prompting insurers to pare exposure to long-dated Japanese government bonds.

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Nippon Life’s early SpaceX stake may generate billions in investment gains - Report

June 22 2026

The Japanese insurer could recognise investment profit from the rocket company as early as the fiscal year ending March 2028.

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New China Life gets regulatory nod for US$1.48bn capital bond issuance

June 22 2026

The regulatory nod follows an earlier administrative approval from the People’s Bank of China to issue the undated capital bonds.

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Rising interest rates to ease capital pressure on Korean insurers in H2 – Fitch

June 18 2026

The sector’s K-ICS ratio improved in 2025, but earnings remained under pressure from claims and onerous contract losses.

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IRDAI proposes first rules for insurer mergers with non-insurance companies

June 17 2026

The draft amendments also propose lower deal fees, tighter foreign ownership rules, and new naming standards.

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Tokio Marine targets M&A in Australia, Canada with Berkshire backing

June 17 2026

The Japanese insurer is targeting Australia and Southeast Asia for potential acquisitions as it seeks to diversify geographically.

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Allianz leads bid for HSBC’s Singapore life insurance unit - Report

June 15 2026

Details of the transaction are expected to be announced soon, though other bidders remain interested in HSBC's Singaporean assets.

MetLife eyes stronger India presence via majority stake in PNB MetLife

June 12 2026

The insurer currently holds a 49.73% stake in PNB MetLife India and is actively eyeing a controlling stake in the JV.

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APRA confirms capital reporting template for longevity products

June 12 2026

The regulator received no industry submissions on the draft template, which supports the rollout of the advanced illiquidity premium from 1 July 2026.

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Nippon Life builds US$4.6bn private credit book, led by Resolution Life allocation

June 12 2026

Nippon Life is expanding private credit mainly through Resolution Life, while keeping its standalone exposure conservative.

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