Staff Reporter

Sun Life survey notes dip in insurance ownership claims

Only 8% of Singaporeans are planning more than 10 years ahead.

Japan’s retirees favour tax-deferred annuities for security

Only 40% were willing to convert assets into guaranteed lifetime income.

Agricultural insurance boosts China’s farm output by 8.99%

The impact is especially strong in China’s eastern provinces.

Term life insurance sector slated for 8.7% CAGR through 2032

Regionally, Asia-Pacific is projected to see the strongest growth by 2032.

Manulife Indonesia brings home two wins at Insurance Asia Awards 2025

Manulife Indonesia bagged the Health Insurance Initiative of the Year - Indonesia and the Insurance Inclusion Initiative of the Year - Indonesia awards.

Great Eastern to maintain capitalisation, profitability after failed privatisation

It should maintain its capitalisation even after the proposed share issuance.

Zurich China pays $19.78m in US remote control lawsuit

A six-year-old boy in the US suffered stomach injuries after swallowing a remote battery.

Asia-Pacific insurers expand capacity for sound green projects

APAC contributed about 421.5 GW of new renewable capacity over the past 10 years.

Bharti AXA introduces insurance plan for middle-income India

It provides life insurance protection worth up to 30 times the annual premium.

India’s life insurance premiums fall 3.1% in June 2025

The decline was mainly due to lower credit life sales.

Asia-Pacific aviation insurance to grow 8.7% through 2032

Globally, the market is projected to accumulate $7.1b by then.

Willis launches $200m cargo cover with Markel for war risk

The facility offers tailored coverage through a single policy.

Professional liability insurance is set to bag $81.2b in 7 years

APAC led the market in 2023, accounting fo 75% of total revenue.

Indonesian takaful eyes mergers as capital needs tighten: Fitch Ratings

More than 70% of takaful windows must be spun off by end-2026.