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Sunday, August 30, 2026

Capital management

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J-ICS 'overly conservative' for Japan, but major insurers ready for new capital regime — Fitch
April 3 2026
Capital ratio for major insurers expected to remain 'sufficiently high', though subsidiaries of foreign insurers are likely to report lower numbers.
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APRA sets 1 July start for AILP in longevity product capital rules
April 1 2026
The regulator is maintaining the 45% floor for the advanced illiquidity premium risk allowance to ensure that settings remain aligned with risk levels.
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Talcott Life Re expands AIR deal with Japan Post Insurance by US$625m
March 31 2026
Expansion adds ¥100bn of in-force payout annuities to the original 2025 block transaction between the two firms.
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Aflac Re lands first external reinsurance transaction with Japan Post Insurance
March 31 2026
New asset-intensive reinsurance transaction follows prior internal deals with Aflac Life Insurance Japan.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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