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S&P expects HK life insurers to maintain 8%–10% growth despite Beijing’s tax scrutiny

August 17 2026

Resilient demand for diversification, wealth management and protection underpins the outlook.

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Jefferies sees upside in China's offshore insurance tax move despite sales concerns

August 10 2026

Analysts said Thursday's sell-off in Hong Kong-listed insurers was overdone and expect shares to recover further.

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China tightens offshore insurance tax collection, pressuring Hong Kong insurers — Reports

August 6 2026

Shares in Hong Kong's major insurers closed 4.6% to 6% lower, having pared losses that ran deeper in morning trading.

UOB and Allianz Global Investors executives announce ASEAN wealth push acquisition.

AllianzGI to acquire UOB Asset Management in S$555m ASEAN wealth push

August 6 2026

The deal covers UOBAM’s franchise across eight Asian markets: Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam

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ProTec General gets IRDAI licence; regulator rolls out governance, policyholder reforms

July 30 2026

The reforms are aimed at easing operational rules for insurers and improving accountability in insurance sales.

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Japanese life insurers expected to deepen private credit partnerships, analysts say

July 29 2026

Strategic alliances with global asset managers are emerging as a preferred route for Japanese lifers seeking diversification and higher investment returns.

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Japan's new reinsurance rules unlikely to slow asset-intensive deals despite higher scrutiny: S&P

July 23 2026

Tighter AIR regulation should improve industry-wide risk controls even as Japanese insurers continue to expand use of the structure.

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APAC insurers face capital squeeze as market, regulatory and catastrophe risks rise: S&P

July 22 2026

Flexible capital tools, reinsurance and selective investment shifts are becoming central to how insurers protect balance sheets and manage volatility.

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Willis Re launches global life reinsurance practice

July 22 2026

The unit will be led by Christian Howells, the reinsurance broker's recently appointed head of life reinsurance.

Axis Bank considers larger stake in Axis Max Life

July 21 2026

Bank is considering raising its holding in the life insurer to 30%, after RBI rule changes opened the door for larger bank investments in insurance companies.

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