Taiwan

Taiwan life insurers see $5.15b in foreign-currency sales

Traditional products accounted 85% of the total.

Taiwan’s insurers report $650m loss in H1 2025 earnings

In contrast, non-life insurers posted a pre-tax profit of $0.52b.

Taiwan’s life insurers lead AI adoption with 67% uptake

Insurers primarily use AI for internal operations, customer service, and fraud detection.

3 in 10 Taiwanese Gen Z investors now include insurance in their portfolios

Younger investors aim to manage risk whilst building long-term wealth.

Taiwan FSC proposes rule changes to launch digital insurers

The commission wants to require 20% innovation output from new insurers.

Taiwan to revise insurance fee rules for IFRS 17 in 2027

These changes aim to align the definition of “substantive operating revenue”.

Taiwan life insurers gain 36% in investment-linked products

Traditional insurance product sales reached $3.59b.

Taiwan expands long-term care to younger dementia patients

The current system limits coverage mainly to those aged 65 and older.

Taiwan insurers record loss in end-May 2025

The industry sharply fell by 128% YoY.

Taiwan to provide subsidised insurance for active-duty service dogs

The insurance will cover up to five outpatient visits per year.

Cathay Financial to stay resilient despite earnings drop: Moody’s

Cathay Life is projected to retain its lead in Taiwan's life insurance market.

Fubon Financial earnings backed by strong life and bank units

Fubon Life is Taiwan’s second-largest life insurer by premiums.

Taiwan may add Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla to National Health Insurance by 2025

Kisunla is currently undergoing a health technology assessment.

Shin Kong Life to boost earnings with Taishin Life merger by 2025

The insurer’s risk-based capital ratio rose to 221% in 2024.

Fitch signals weak earnings outlook for Taiwan life insurance sector

Fitch said it will assess how the sector adjusts its risk management strategies.