Life insurance

IndiaFirst Life signs bancassurance deal with DNS Bank

This is DNS Bank’s third major tie-up in the life insurance segment. 
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Tata AIA funds beat benchmarks with strong five-year returns

Tata AIA’s assets under management rose 20.81% year-on-year.
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Australia’s life insurance market set to hit $19.8b by 2029

Medical inflation remains one of the biggest drivers of rising claims costs.

Taboos, low confidence stall legacy planning across Asia

Two-thirds of Asians fear their wealth will not outlast their children’s generation.

Tokio Marine Life, RHB launch guaranteed-acceptance plan for seniors

RHB said the product is designed for customers aged 40 to 70.

What will drive the APAC life insurance market to bag $2t in five years?

India and China are major drivers of the sector’s growth.

How stable is Hong Kong’s insurance market?

Hong Kong saw $13.1b (HK$100.5b) in general insurance gross premiums for 2024. 

Malaysia sees stable non-life growth amidst premium rise

Gross direct premiums reached $5.43b in 2024, up 7% from the previous year.

Insurers invest up to 8% in AI but few indicate measurable financial impact

Global premiums are also forecast to grow 2.3% in real terms in 2026 and 2027. 

People in Asia strengthen retirement planning as financial awareness grows

Three-quarters said financial well-being affects their physical and mental health.

What type of insurance coverage do Indians prefer now?

Women are increasingly choosing Critical Illness (CI) riders.

Why Japan’s insurers brace for heavy payouts in projected quake scenarios

Nankai Trough earthquake has a 60% to 90% probability of occurring.

Bajaj Life and Inka Insurance launch Inkapreneur for Indian founders

This aims to help entrepreneurs gain quicker and fairer access to life insurance.

HSBC Life sustains strong growth with stable outlook

S&P also expects it to continue to operate as a core subsidiary of HSBC’s APAC banking arm.