Insurance

Hong Kong insurers stay stronger under new reporting standard, HKRBC

Insurers applying for transitional measures are likely to recalibrate their operations.

Index shows 47.75% premium surge in India post-COVID

Male Indian policyholders continue to pay 20.12% more than female buyers.

VSS ends paper health cards as digital IDs go live in June

The VSS has developed a nationally integrated and centralised IT infrastructure.

Cambodian insurers grow Q1 gross premiums 6% to $102.3m

The industry’s financial income expanded 7% YoY to $11.9m.

Nepal Insurance Authority begins monthly KPI publication

The authority said it aims to support transparency, accountability, and evidence-based policymaking. 

Japan’s LDP proposes National Health Insurance prepayment rule for foreign residents

Currently, resident foreigners who stay in Japan for over 3 months must enrol in the system.

How do employees in Asia feel about their coverage?

Rising medical trend rates are significantly outpacing salary increases.

South Korean insurers post $159m overseas profit in 2024

Asian operations posted a YoY decline in net income of $16.3m.

Singapore premiums rise sharply as health costs bite harder

Despite the rise in insurance costs, overall price pressures remain contained. 

AXA to re-domicile Bermuda-based insurance unit to Hong Kong

The move will not affect ACRIB’s legal entity, organisational structure, or operations. 

Generali completes sale of Philippine unit to Insular Life

In a previous announcement, this could result in a capital loss of ~$23m.

APAC insurance CROs lag peers on operational risk preparedness

Cybersecurity remains the leading risk in the region, cited by 62% of APAC CROs. 

Indonesian association launches 2025–2030 roadmap to strengthen farm insurance

It aims to establish a sustainable ecosystem in support of national food security.

Japan’s top four insurers grow profit 60% in fiscal 2024

However, these insurers expect earnings for fiscal 2025 to ease slightly.

Taiwan life insurers double premium income on spillover-effect plans

As of Q1 2025, the FSC has approved or registered 251 such products.