Life insurance

China life premiums projected to rise from $679.5b in 2026 to $927.5b in 2030

This represents a CAGR of 7.9% in direct written premiums.
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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.

How did Philippine insurers perform in Q3 2025?

Insurance penetration climbed to 1.85% in Q3 2025.

How did Singapore's life insurance sector perform year-to-date?

Business premiums for life insurance recorded $4.76b, whilst integrated shield plans accounted $496.5m.

How premiums surged 42% in Taiwan’s foreign-currency market in August

Investment-linked insurance products generated $1.4b during the month.

Taiwan insurers bag $4b in September 2025

Life insurers saw their profit contract.