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HNWIs prioritise health over wealth in new Manulife study
HNWIs prioritise health over wealth in new Manulife study
But only 44% feel very or extremely confident that they will remain healthy.
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.
Cyber insurance market to hit $74b globally by 2033
The market was valued at $14.2b in 2024.
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.
This week in insurance: FWD IPO debuts, Global premium outlook dim, Thai claims rise from quake disaster
HSBC Life also launched a HNWI-specific product with gold tracking.
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