Life insurance
60% of Australians feel financially secure, but 23% still underinsured
60% of Australians feel financially secure, but 23% still underinsured
23% of life insurance holders said they did not believe their cover was sufficient.
FWD Singapore, IPP eye Gen Zers amidst wealth influx
Assets are being passed down through families from one generation to the next.
Mainland visitor volumes plateau as Hong Kong life insurance steadies
Tourism volume tempers optimism for a large rebound in cross-border life insurance.
SBI Life insurance pencils 27% YoY profit surge in FY 2025
New Business Premium stood at $426.92m.
Hong Kong’s insurance premiums reach $83b in 2024
Both long-term and general insurance sectors registered notable increases.
Singlife launches shared accident coverage for families
The insurer said this is the first personal accident insurance plan in the market.
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.
PNB MetLife launches pension multicap fund with Policybazaar
It will be open for subscription from 1 to 15 April at a NAV of ₹10.
AXA Philippines partners with Grab, MOVE IT on gig insurance
The gig workers are eligible for up to ₱1m of insurance coverage.
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.
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