Life insurance

Hong Kong’s insurance premiums reach $83b in 2024

Both long-term and general insurance sectors registered notable increases.
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Singlife launches shared accident coverage for families

The insurer said this is the first personal accident insurance plan in the market.
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How will New Zealand’s life insurance sector perform in 2025?

GlobalData expects the market to reach $3.8b in gross written premiums.

Hong Kong boomers concerned over cross-border health insurance claims

Over a third of boomers plan to retire outside of Hong Kong and Macau.

What will drive Japan’s insurance sector to surpass $470b by 2029?

Premium increases in life and general insurance will boost the industry this year.

LIAM names AIA’s Ben Ng as new industry association president

He succeeds Raymond Lew, who served as President, Vice President for over 5 years. 

Taiwan life insurers’ foreign-currency policy sales rise 11% in January

Sales of investment-linked insurance products surged by 90% YoY.

Hong Leong Assurance introduces retirement-focused policy

HLA Future Secured offers coverage of up to RM4m.

AXA Philippines partners with Grab, MOVE IT on gig insurance

The gig workers are eligible for up to ₱1m of insurance coverage.

PNB MetLife launches pension multicap fund with Policybazaar

It will be open for subscription from 1 to 15 April at a NAV of ₹10.

Singlife Financial Advisers CEO to stick to growth roadmap

The market is ever changing, and SFA would adjust its strategy and pivot when needed.

Taiwan insurers’ pre-tax profit rises 3.1% YoY in February 2025

Life insurance enterprises accounted for $1.64b of the total.

Malaysian Re report calls for healthcare finance reform

The healthcare expenditure in Malaysia accounts for only about 4% of the GDP.

FWD launches Set for Life Plus amidst career uncertainty

More Filipinos are delaying traditional life choices such as marriage and parenthood.

Taiwan life insurers face rising health insurance losses, report warns

Although, interest surplus remains the primary driver of profitability.