Cathay Life Insurance
Founded in 1962, Cathay Life Insurance was the first publicly listed insurance company in Taiwan (1964). Its 8 million policyholders account for one-third of the country’s population, and Cathay Holdings has one-quarter of its assets under management. The company is the only financial institution in Taiwan in the Global Fortune 500.
Cathay Life boosts 9M 2024 net profit to $2.06b
Cathay Life boosts 9M 2024 net profit to $2.06b
The value of new business (VNB) increased 20% to $740m.
Cathay Life’s Taiwan unit sees profit dip in H1 2024
However, gross revenues increased 17.6% YoY.
Cathay Life net profit surges to $2b despite premiums decline
Premium slump was driven by weaker demand for investment-linked and interest-sensitive annuities.
Commentary
Ageing populations and rising mortality main concerns for life insurers and reinsurers