Free trial
Subscribe

Log in

(Re)in Asia logo

Emerging risks | Growth Opportunities | APAC Insurance

(Re)in Asia logo
Friday, September 11, 2026

Investing

Hands stacking coins on a financial document with a calculator in the background; logo reads AC 2026 Singapore on the corner by the coins.
FinRe not a substitute for disciplined capital management, executives say at AAC
August 20 2026
Reinsurance is playing a wider role in capital management across Asia, but executives warn insurers must get product economics and asset backing right first.
Skyline of a riverfront city with tall buildings and boats on the river at sunset.
Oona Insurance targets Southeast Asia acquisitions as H1 profit jumps 130%
August 20 2026
The insurer plans to deepen its presence in Indonesia and the Philippines while eyeing expansion into Thailand and Vietnam.
Two Asian men in dark suits pose side by side in front of a large golden carved wall.
China backs mainland insurers’ investment in Hong Kong-listed ETFs
August 19 2026
The endorsement came after NFRA officials met Hong Kong delegates to discuss the coordinated development of the two markets.
Busy urban plaza with pedestrians and modern glass skyscrapers in the background during autumn sunlightfall colors in trees behind them
Japan life insurers' unrealised bond losses surge 60% as JGB yields rise — Report
August 18 2026
Unrealised losses on domestic bonds had reached JPY30.86 trillion (US$193bn) by 30 June, according to data compiled by Nikkei.
A diverse group of pedestrians crossing a crosswalk in a business district with tall glass skyscrapers behind them.
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.
Hong Kong dollar and Chinese yuan coins and banknotes, reflecting offshore finance.
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.
Aerial view of a long bridge crossing a calm bay toward distant mountains, with a green parkway and multi-lane road below.
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
Night aerial view of a modern city with illuminated streets and high-rise residential blocks on both sides of a main road at night.
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.
Fanned Japanese yen banknotes in the foreground with a financial stock chart in the background showing price trends and bars in blue and red terms.
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.
Fanned Japanese yen banknotes, showing 1,000 and 10,000 yen bills, close-up view of the currency stack
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.
Close-up of a world globe focusing on Southeast Asia and Australia, with red travel routes drawn over the map.
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.
1 2 3 4 … 27
New Standards.New Stage.Real Recognition. Entries Closing Soon. Apply now → Entries close
25 September
Banner for 22nd SIRC: 'Capacity to Capability'—Building resilience through innovation; futuristic city skyline with a glowing highway; Nov 1–5, 2026 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre.