High Net Worth Individuals
Asia wealth insurance grows 6% despite low penetration
Asia wealth insurance grows 6% despite low penetration
Private banks increasingly support these solutions through international brokers.
Manulife eyes affluent market with two whole life insurance plans
Both offerings are denominated in US dollars and provide guaranteed death benefits.
Only 16% of Singapore’s wealthy have integrated wealth plans
More than half expect careers beyond conventional exit age.
Sun Life Grepa unveils legacy plan ahead of Asia's $5.8t wealth transfer
The insurance product is designed to support estate settlement and business succession planning.
APAC wealth insurance trails North America at $23.8b
The global market for wealthy individual insurance was valued at $103.5b in 2024.
AIA launches legacy framework as wealthy families delay plans
Fewer than 40% have assigned family responsibilities or decision-making roles.
Hong Kong’s affluent planning lags despite wealth continuity gains
Around 80% had wills, trusts, or succession plans in place.
FWD hires Manulife veteran to lead HNW business
Bensman spent 18 years at Manulife and helped build its private client operations.
How can wealthy people close the legacy planning gap?
Older cohorts lag on plan execution despite strong awareness.
Affluent women force rethink of legacy planning in Asia-Pacific
Stable growth and early engagement shift advice beyond transactional transfers.
Why 2 in 5 Filipinos don’t have a legacy plan in place: Sun Life
A quarter of respondents still have no arrangements in place for wealth transfer.
Malaysia's legacy planning rises despite 17% insurance usage gap
More than half of wealthy individuals already have arrangements in place before age 50.
Affluent Asians leave $5.7b unprotected despite planning intent
Three-fifths of wealthy respondents still have no formal legacy structure in place.
Asia’s wealth insurers face rising compliance pressure
Stricter anti-money laundering and disclosure rules are slowing onboarding.
Manulife Singapore issues record-breaking $408m single life insurance policy
The landmark issuance follows surge in HNW demand.
Tata AIA launches 2 value index funds tied to BSE 500 gauge
Offer window runs 9 to 16 February 2026 with units set at $0.11 on 16 February.
AXA partners Deloitte to target Hong Kong HNW wealth segment
Deloitte says the alliance aims to reinforce Hong Kong as a wealth management hub.
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