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Willis says japan team has grown by 22 so far this year as business targets specialty expansion rein asia
Sunday, April 5, 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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ctf-life-promotes-betty-lee-to-chief-product-officer
lia-singapore-launches-gen-z-financial-literacy-workshops
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munich-re-automation-solutions-names-damion-howlett-as-vice-president-of-customer-success-apac
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Dr Hongjuan Liu and Mark Czajkowski Chief AI Officer
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Key stories

  • singapores-new-ip-rider-rules-may-lower-premiums-but-are-no-silver-bullet-for-medical-inflation
    Singapore’s new IP rider rules may lower premiums but are no ‘silver bullet’ for medical inflation
  • china-non-life-premiums-reach-1-76t-in-2025-as-ah-grows-insured-exposure-expands
    China non-life premiums reach US$254bn 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
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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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australia-passes-law-banning-use-of-adverse-genetic-test-results-in-life-insurance
price-forbes-singapore-appoints-rajiv-ramakrishnan-as-head-of-ah
prudential-singapore-names-new-chief-actuary-and-chief-product-officer
china-re-posts-record-180-4bn-yuan-gwp-for-2025-as-ifrs-profit-slips-dividend-rises
ctf-life-promotes-betty-lee-to-chief-product-officer
singapores-new-ip-rider-rules-may-lower-premiums-but-are-no-silver-bullet-for-medical-inflation
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Analysis
J-ICS 'overly conservative' for Japan, but major insurers ready for new capital regime — Fitch
Capital ratio for major insurers expected to remain 'sufficiently high', though subsidiaries of foreign insurers are likely to report lower numbers.
Taiwan life insurers stabilise under IFRS 17, but structural risks remain: S&P
Ratings agency flags ongoing FX exposure and higher funding needs ahead of new capital standards, with asset-intensive reinsurance yet to gain traction.
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.
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Data and Data Journalism
Hong Kong's Insurance Authority spotlights intermediary conduct as 2025 complaints climb 19.9%
The regulator received 1,173 complaints in 2025, up from 978 in 2024.
China non-life premiums reach US$254bn 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.
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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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Results

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Regulatory

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apra-finalises-capital-reforms-introduces-illiquidity-option-to-boost-retirement-outcomes
singapores-central-bank-to-label-investment-linked-policies-complex-as-it-sharpens-fair-dealing-push
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