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Saturday, March 21, 2026
Asia pacific life and health insurance rein asia

Life + Health

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(Re)in Focus

“Insurers or brokers have to help employers look at their profiles."

Selina Lau
Selina LauChief Executive at the Hong Kong Federation of Insurers

People moves

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FWD Group announces senior leadership appointments
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Wilton Kee as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Manulife Hong Kong and Macau
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amcham-hk-names-prudentials-han-locktons-spence-to-lead-insurance-sub-committee
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Key stories

  • china-non-life-premiums-reach-1-76t-in-2025-as-ah-grows-insured-exposure-expands
    China non-life premiums reach ¥1.76t in 2025 as A&H grows, insured exposure expands
  • new-mga-regime-flagged-as-last-mile-growth-lever-for-indias-insurance-market
    New MGA regime flagged as last-mile growth lever for India’s insurance market
  • japan-life-insurers-post-10-premium-growth-in-december-amid-bond-pressures-rising-surrenders
    Japan life insurers post 10% premium growth in December amid bond pressures, rising surrenders
  • japans-economic-solvency-shift-exposes-gaps-among-smaller-players
    Japan’s economic solvency shift exposes gaps among smaller players
  • india-life-first-year-premiums-up-21-6-in-january-amid-ulip-commission-surge
    India life first-year premiums up 21.6% in January amid ULIP commission surge
  • engineering-health-complement-misc-spike-as-indias-january-premiums-rise-14
    Engineering, health, complement misc spike as India’s GI premiums rise 14% in January
  • hong-kong-budget-2026-extends-ils-talent-schemes-as-city-eyes-aviation-hub-and-emerging-sectors
    Hong Kong extends ILS Scheme as 2026-27 budget targets emerging tech opportunities
  • manulife-singapore-deploys-new-ai-tools-to-support-financial-advisors
    Manulife Singapore sets new world record with US$300m HNW life insurance policy
  • zurich-australia-to-acquire-clearview-wealth-in-a415m-deal
    Zurich Australia to acquire ClearView in A$415m deal
  • apac-insurers-favour-equity-over-debt-in-5-6bn-capital-raises-in-h2-2025
    APAC insurers favour equity over debt in $5.6bn capital raises in H2 2025
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(Re)in Focus

“As the regulatory regime changes, insurers are assessing whether their current reinsurance arrangement is fit-for-purpose, and in many cases there is interest in finding new and efficient ways of managing cost-of-capital.”

Alison Drill
Alison DrillAPAC Head of Property and Casualty Structured Solutions at Swiss Re

Editor's choice

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woori-financial-weighs-full-tongyang-life-buyout-and-abl-merger-report
sun-life-hong-kong-ratings-upgraded-to-aa-on-strong-strategic-role-in-asia-sp
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Analysis
Vaping uptake among APAC youth challenges life insurance risk models
RGA report says insurers may need sharper nicotine segmentation as youth uptake and dual use add uncertainty to mortality and claims trends
Hong Kong extends ILS Scheme as 2026-27 budget targets emerging tech opportunities
The budget outlines support for new insurance solvency rules and greater disclosure standards, but focus on growth sectors—such as low-altitude aviation and autonomous vehicles—will bring new opportunities for insurers.
APAC insurers favour equity over debt in $5.6bn capital raises in H2 2025
In terms of regional variation, Chinese and Southeast Asian insurers leaned more heavily on equity markets, while Japanese carriers led debt issuance. Australian insurers adopted a mixed approach, accessing both equity and debt channels.
Global insurtech funding sees first rise since 2021, rising 19.5% in 2025 — Gallagher Re
(Re)insurers made a record 162 venture investments in insurtechs in 2025, Gallagher Re reported.
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Data and Data Journalism
China non-life premiums reach ¥1.76t in 2025 as A&H grows, insured exposure expands
Premiums increased 3.9% year on year, driven by double-digit growth in accident and health lines, while insured exposure climbed 12%.
Asia's 69% NBV surge helps drive Generali's record 2025 results, but regional P&C combined ratio edges past 100%
The Italian-headquartered insurer posted a record €8bn operating result globally, with Asia life business outpacing every other region in terms of growth.
Japan insurers to retain stable outlook amid solvency reform, accounting changes, and higher yields — S&P
The ratings agency highlights stronger capital management and diversified earnings among Japan’s insurers as they adapt to higher interest rates, solvency reforms and increased use of reinsurance and overseas investments.
Engineering, health, complement misc spike as India’s GI premiums rise 14% in January
Miscellaneous, health and engineering drive a record January, while aviation collapses almost 96%.
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(Re)in Detail

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Asset intensive reinsurance

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Japan’s life insurance market forecast to cross ¥47.8tn – GlobalData
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2025-year-in-review
2025: Year in Review
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Results

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Regulatory

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jio-financial-invests-1-47bn-rupees-in-reinsurance-joint-venture-with-allianz
bnp-paribas-cardif-eyes-return-to-india-with-indiafirst-life-stake-acquisition
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