Strategy

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Steadfast extends exclusivity period as Amwins, Dragoneer reaffirm US$5.33bn bid

July 9 2026

The deal would give Amwins a significant foothold in the Asia-Pacific market through Steadfast's underwriting agency operations.

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Taiwan FSC clears E.Sun Financial’s US$1.39bn acquisition of Mercuries Life Insurance

July 9 2026

The transaction, announced in November 2025, will see Mercuries Life become a wholly owned subsidiary of E.Sun Financial.

Prudential Financial Advisers Singapore names Yuting Lim as CEO

July 8 2026

The Prudential veteran joined PFA as head of distribution in 2024.

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Hong Kong captive insurer count rises to nine with two new approvals

July 8 2026

New captives from the hospitality and logistics sectors broaden participation by both Hong Kong and Mainland Chinese corporates.

QBE Australia Pacific CEO Sue Houghton to retire at end-2026

July 8 2026

She has been with QBE for more than five years and has a financial services career spanning more than 35 years.

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ICICI Prudential Life set for name change as Prudential prepares to reduce stake

July 8 2026

Prudential's planned Bharti Life acquisition is prompting changes to its ownership and governance arrangement at ICICI Prudential Life.

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India announces plan for cooperative life insurance company

July 6 2026

Home minister Amit Shah said the venture would build on IFFCO's existing joint venture with Tokio Marine to widen the cooperative sector's role in insurance.

Chubb Life appoints Kishore Motwani as head of operations

July 6 2026

He joins from Citi, ending a 15-year tenure marked by multiple senior leadership roles.

ICICI Bank, Prudential agree on governance changes amid Bharti Life transaction

July 6 2026

The agreement addresses potential conflict-of-interest concerns while Prudential pursues its acquisition of a controlling stake in Bharti Life Insurance.