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What will drive Japan’s insurance sector to surpass $470b by 2029?
What will drive Japan’s insurance sector to surpass $470b by 2029?
Premium increases in life and general insurance will boost the industry this year.
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Where is cyber insurance growing fastest across regions?
Asia/Oceania are expected to expand their market shares to 8% by 2027.
Singlife Financial Advisers CEO to stick to growth roadmap
The market is ever changing, and SFA would adjust its strategy and pivot when needed.
Korea’s new capital rules reduce insurers' capital burden
Under the revision, capital adequacy benchmark will be lowered to 130% to 140%.
Vietnam’s life insurance sector slated for dip this 2025
This follows consecutive contractions of 12% in 2023 and an estimated 5.7% in 2024
Bajaj Allianz launches exclusive insurance for women
The plan covers critical illnesses, maternal and reproductive health, and wellness.
Indians face higher premiums on spiralling healthcare costs
Hospital expenses keep rising due to inflation and demand for sophisticated treatments.
Singapore moms juggle family tasks and money matters
Their finances have improved relative to when their mothers were their age.
Prudential, StanChart cement 25 years of bancassurance tie-up
They have the longest-running bancassurance partnership in Singapore and Asia.
Pru Life UK’s Manila headquarters embraces hybrid work
The office has recreational and wellness areas to help employees recharge.
Insurtech funding in APAC plunges to $193m in 2024
Seed-stage funding also declined 16% to $7.7m.
MSIG Asia, RiskPoint bet on renewable energy insurance
The Asia-Pacific region could attract $3t of investments in power generation by 2033.
South Korea’s life insurance market to bag $158b through 2029
The industry is projected to recover in 2024 after a decline in 2023.
Hong Kong’s job-hopping insurance workers may see bigger pay
They should expect a salary hike of as much as 15%.
Etiqa launches Singapore’s first takaful insurance product in years
Demand for Islamic financial products from the Middle East and Southeast Asia is growing.
Singapore's life insurers eye growth in 2025
The push for innovative healthcare solutions amidst medical inflation is a challenge.
Allianz reveals top business risks for 2025
Natural catastrophes held the third spot in Asia.
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