Capital management

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Japan Post Insurance takes minority stake in KKR-backed Hoken Minaoshi Hompo

March 31 2026

The move builds on KKR’s 2025 acquisition and marks a step in Japan Post Insurance’s broader diversification push.

J.C. Flowers & Co. to take controlling stake in Niyam Group

March 31 2026

PE firm is also a lead investor in Niyam’s newly approved Lloyd’s Syndicate 2047.

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Sanlam completes 14.72% stake acquisition in India's Shriram Life

March 30 2026

The deal marks the South African group’s latest step to expand its footprint in India’s fast-growing insurance market.

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Allianz Jio targets 2026 launch for primary life and general insurance operations — report

March 30 2026

With reinsurance operations already approved, Allianz Jio is setting its sights on direct insurance underwriting.

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China Life's value of new business surges to US$6.61bn as net profit climbs 43.7% in 2025

March 27 2026

The individual agent channel, which remains the primary driver of value creation, accounted for 85.9% of total VNB in 2025, contributing 39.3bn yuan, up 25.5% year on year.

Canara HSBC Life Insurance inks bancassurance pact with Bihar Gramin Bank

March 27 2026

The agreement marks another step in expanding reach while the insurer simultaneously readies a fresh round of fundraising.

Taiwan life insurers stabilise under IFRS 17, but structural risks remain: S&P

March 27 2026

Ratings agency flags ongoing FX exposure and higher funding needs ahead of new capital standards, with asset-intensive reinsurance yet to gain traction.