Capital management

Sompo APAC makes three key finance appointments, including See Ju Chua as Head of Capital Management

September 3 2025

Pei Shan Tay has also been appointed Head of Financial Planning, while Mindy Lee takes on new role as Financial Controller.

AM Best places Aspen ratings under review with positive implications following Sompo's US$3.5bn acquisition bid

September 2 2025

Completion of the deal is targeted for the first half of 2026.

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IAG completes RACQ Insurance acquisition in A$855m deal

September 1 2025

The deal sees IAG acquire a 90% stake in RACQ, while securing an exclusive underwriting and distribution agreement for 25 years.

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Chinese insurers boost stocks to stabilise domestic market amid declining bond yields: Report

August 29 2025

Chinese insurers saw stock holdings increase by 48% to 3.07 trillion yuan, according to the National Financial Regulatory Administration.

Sompo to buy Aspen for US$3.5bn

August 27 2025

The transaction, pending regulatory approvals, is expected to close in the first half of 2026.

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Prudential’s Asia growth drives higher H1 profits and expanded buyback plans

August 27 2025

The insurer reported a 12% rise in new business profit and a 14% increase in operating free surplus for the first half of 2025.

Japan FSA plans new bureau for insurance, asset management oversight: Reports

August 25 2025

The overhaul would be the agency’s first major restructuring since the abolition of its Inspection Bureau in 2018.

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Taiwan's Mercuries Life mulls sale, overseas partnerships to improve capital: Report

August 20 2025

Under regulatory pressure to improve its capital adequacy, Taiwan's Mercuries Life is exploring a potential sale of the business along with other options.

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Fitch flags capital risks in planned merger of Indonesia Re, Nasional Re, and Tugure

August 18 2025

In June 2025, Indonesia's sovereign wealth agency Danantara announced a plan to merge Indonesia Re, Nasional Re, and Tugure.

Hong Kong Insurance Authority's draft rules on RBC gain broad support from insurers, professional bodies

August 11 2025

The final version of the draft rules will be submitted to the Hong Kong Legislative Council and is expected to take effect in 2026.

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