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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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Tighter regulations push APAC insurers toward capital-light strategies — Fitch

June 11 2026

APAC life insurers are reshaping product and investment strategies as tighter solvency rules increase risk sensitivity.

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Sanlam secures regulatory nod to increase stake in Shriram Life by a further 2.8%

June 11 2026

Sanlam’s latest investment in Shriram Life, via a preferential issue, follows its March acquisition of a 14.72% stake.

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South Korea regulator urges insurers to curb FX risk amid rising volatility

June 10 2026

Korean insurers face heightened regulatory scrutiny on FX exposure and overseas assets, with the FSS signalling closer monitoring and stress testing as volatility persists.

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Pacific Life Re inks third asset-intensive reinsurance deal with Tokio Marine & Nichido Life

June 9 2026

Third transaction with Japanese life insurer underscores Pacific Life Re’s growing role in the country’s AIR market.

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