Life insurance

Malaysia's legacy planning rises despite 17% insurance usage gap

More than half of wealthy individuals already have arrangements in place before age 50.
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Asia and European insurers lead as US peers lose $226b in market cap

Asian and European insurers captured seven of the top 10 global spots.
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Kyobo Life net profit rises 9.2% despite weaker core business

Insurance profit for the year also dropped 17.3%.
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Philippine insurers trapped by price tariffs as disaster risks escalate

Non-life combined ratios surged to 95.4% as operational costs and disaster risks mount.
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PNB MetLife launches index fund as 230m Indians face retirement

New pension plan tracks 50 dividend-paying firms to combat ageing crisis.

Singlife updates Shield Plan riders to boost healthcare affordability

Product enhancements respond to specific demographic shifts in long-term care.

AIA launches ProsperLife as mortality gap hits HK$1.9m per adult

New policy targets working adults facing severe financial strain from unexpected death.

CTF Life partners with HKMC to expand reverse mortgage access

Collaboration targets seniors needing immediate cash from residential property equity.

South Korean insurers post 14.5% profit drop in 2025

Total premium income reached $179b across life and non-life segments.

China Life faces earnings drag as investment returns weaken

The insurer posted a fourth-quarter loss of $1.9b despite annual gains.

Sun Life Philippines to boost sales force, bancassurance under incoming CEO

It is pushing insurance in a nation where death and money are taboo topics.

Affluent Asians leave $5.7b unprotected despite planning intent

Three-fifths of wealthy respondents still have no formal legacy structure in place.

New Zealand insurers recover profits as premiums surge 8.6%

The sector posted $7.8b in total premiums in 2024 after steep repricing.

Allianz Malaysia adds 25% cover to push policy sales

Shield Plus users aged 40 and below qualify for the enhanced principal sum insured.

Tata AIA launches AI and mid-cap funds for ULIPs

Offer period runs from 24 to 31 March, with entry pricing set at $0.11.

Why Indonesia insurers face flat 2026 premiums

Traditional policies made up 63% of total premiums and posted 7% growth in H1 2025.