Life insurance
APAC life insurers face agentic AI test as legacy and data gaps persist
APAC life insurers face agentic AI test as legacy and data gaps persist
McKinsey and Deloitte say business leaders must own AI adoption as 42% of carriers remain constrained by legacy infrastructure.
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Four in five Singaporeans fear outliving their savings
Seventy percent are worried about affording future care needs above the regional average.
5 days ago
Tata AIA targets cancer income gap with new cover
The product includes a diagnostic benefit for early stage medical screening costs.
5 days ago
Asia to add $1.1t in life premiums over the next 10 years
Singapore’s total insurance premiums rose 10.7% to $45.3b in 2025.
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Philippine life insurers lift premiums 15% as density hits record
Per capita insurance spending reached $70.15 in 2025 from $62.30 a year earlier.
Tata AIA’s new unit-linked fund cuts sharp price swings
The strategy uses low volatility, quality value and momentum factors.
Ageas Federal raises annual bonus payout
The total reached ₹202.80 crore for the 2025 to 2026 financial year.
Indonesians lose financial security confidence: Survey
Nearly a quarter of respondents tapped savings to manage daily expenses.
Japanese life insurers pivot to offshore M&A as domestic market peaks
Fitch forecasts major life insurers will hold enough capital to secure ratings through March 2027.
Adults in Asia reject inheritance-first wealth planning: Manulife
Respondents expect 13 to 14 years late in life requiring support.
Singapore financial security sinks amid rising living costs
Only 11% felt very financially secure down from 22% in 2025.
India life premium jumps 39.1% in April 2026 as group business surges
The industry reached $3.36b in April 2026.
ICICI Prudential Life launches guaranteed market-linked plan
The policy requires a single investment and runs for five years.
Singapore insurers expand beyond protection into wealth planning
Only 41% of consumers own life insurance.
Taiwan life recovery slows as reforms bite
CreditSights said tighter rules weakened demand for savings-type policies.
Aditya Birla Sun Life launches Anmol Akshaya
The plan combines long-term savings with life insurance protection.
Cathay Life rebounds as capital worries linger
Net income reached $0.5b after a $0.6b loss a year earlier.
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