Life insurance
Tata AIA unveils digital engine to automate life insurance underwriting
Tata AIA unveils digital engine to automate life insurance underwriting
Policy approvals that once took weeks can now be completed within hours.
Taiwan life insurers see premiums soar despite fewer policy sales
A total of 932,074 new contracts were sold.
PNB sells 10% stake in Canara HSBC Life
The divestment involved the sale of 9.5 crore shares.
Variable life insurance set to hit $149.7b market size by 2034
Asia-Pacific had the largest share in 2024.
Hong Kong life insurers’ revenue climbs 33.7% YoY in H1 2025
Total claims and benefits paid during the period stood at $25b.
CTF Life expands hospital network with 3 major Hong Kong partners
The hospital joined CTF Life’s PrimeChamp Doctor Network.
BOC Life new policy premiums rise 34% to $1.91b in H1 2025
The insurer’s renminbi insurance business recorded a market share exceeding 50%.
Swiss Re Life & Health to pause new business in Australia
The move comes amidst growing concern over rising TPD claims.
HSBC Life records 17.6% share in Q2’25 new business premiums
The CEO attributed the results to steady demand for savings and wealth management.
Why APAC insurance growth is losing momentum this year
Insurers are being urged to balance growth with capital discipline.
Life insurers shift focus to wealth and care to support longer retirements: Swiss Re
Senior-targeted cancer coverage is bundled with health or annuity plans.
HSBC Life unveils Premium Lounge in Shenzhen for GBA clients
The new facility is located at Shenzhen New Frontier United Family Hospital.
Macau insurance sector grows 5% as premiums and profits rise in 2024
Total gross premiums reached $4.67b last year.
Nepal insurance activity surges in September as premiums double
Gross premium collection jumped to $0.31b.
PNB MetLife launches pension fund with Policybazaar partnership
The fund is priced at $0.11 (₹10) per unit.
What will drive Malaysia’s life insurance market to bag $20.4b by 2029?
Policy ownership has increased from 41.5% in 2019 to 45.5% in 2024.
CTF Life Bermuda partners with WRISE to expand global reach
WRISE will distribute CTF Life Bermuda products.
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