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Zurich Australia to divest investment arm to Russell Investments

January 30 2026

The deal will add nearly A$2bn in funds under management to Russell’s Australian wealth business, with completion targeted for end-Q1 2026.

Japan’s mid-sized life insurers hold back from super-long JGBs as volatility and scrutiny persist

January 29 2026

Insurers including Fukoku and Daido are favouring 10–15-year paper for now, while regulators seek clarity on unrealised bond losses.

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Allianz Indonesia appoints Allianz Global Investors AM to manage selected investment portfolios

January 28 2026

Asset manager will oversee portfolios tied to Allianz Life and Allianz Life Syariah under the new agreement.

Japan’s life insurance market forecast to cross ¥47.8tn – GlobalData

Japan life insurance premiums to top US$330bn by 2030 on rising yields, regulatory change, says GlobalData

January 20 2026

Insurers in Japan are adjusting strategies amid higher JGB yields, regulatory scrutiny and growing demand for health-related products.

Dai-ichi Life presses plan to halve equity risk exposure as Fitch affirms ratings

January 20 2026

A rising investment spread and a growing role for its captive reinsurer support the group’s earnings and capital management.

China Taiping Insurance projects 215-225% profit hike for 2025

January 20 2026

China Taiping attributes the expected profit surge to stronger investment returns and a one-off tax effect under new industry rules.

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Taiwan’s proposed FX amortisation rules could have ‘profound’ implications for life sector, analysts warn

January 19 2026

The draft rule could smooth earnings but weaken hedging and leave key capital and liquidity questions unresolved, analysts warned.

Sun Life says AI adoption remains key investment driver in 2026 amid market volatility, stays neutral on Asia equities

January 19 2026

The company believes the AI boom is "not over", as AI-related industries are "benefiting from positive spillover effects across industries."

Allianz Ayudhya adopts Bloomberg AIM to automate investment workflows

January 15 2026

The company said it is the first insurer in Thailand to use the platform.

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South Korea sets 2027 rollout, phase-in plan for insurers’ core capital K-ICS rule

January 14 2026

FSC will introduce company-specific benchmarks and stricter redemption rules as part of a phased core capital rollout.

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Tokio Marine Life Thailand receives US$105m capital injection

January 14 2026

Tokio Marine Life Thailand aims to use the new funds to back growth plans and strengthen risk controls amid a challenging rate environment.

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Sompo targets higher-yielding overseas credit amid sluggish domestic growth — Report

January 9 2026

Japanese insurer has relocated several investment managers from its domestic insurance unit to the U.S. this month, GM Toshinobu Kondo told Bloomberg.

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