Life insurance
India’s life insurance first-year premiums fall 11.6% in February
India’s life insurance first-year premiums fall 11.6% in February
Meanwhile, number of policies and schemes for the month dipped by 22.22% YoY.
Term insurance uptake by women in India rises to 18%
Salaried women make up nearly half of buyers.
How financially prepared are Filipino women?
Over half of women are saving for their parents' current or future elderly care.
Tata AIA’s new plan offers flexible financial security, wealth creation
It also ensures continued benefits if the policyholder passes away.
Singapore life annuity insurance market to grow by $603m by 2028
The attractiveness of fixed annuities has been a key driver.
Resolution Life seals reinsurance deal with Protective for $9.7b
The deal is expected to drive further growth in the global life and annuity markets.
Singapore moms juggle family tasks and money matters
Their finances have improved relative to when their mothers were their age.
Singlife’s new endowment plan allows add-on savings
The plan guarantees 100% capital protection at maturity.
New Zealand life insurance registers 2%-5% average growth
Claims accepted are at their highest level since 2020
Philippine pre-need income doubles in Q4 2024
Also, the sector’s total assets grew by 8.12%.
Australia's insurance sectors report revenue growth in Q3 2024
Both the life and general insurance market’s earnings climbed QoQ.
Pru Life UK’s Manila headquarters embraces hybrid work
The office has recreational and wellness areas to help employees recharge.
Insurers, governments must address longevity challenges together
People in developed countries tend to underestimate their lifespans.
Taiwan's life insurers see 22% rise in foreign policy premiums
Traditional insurance products accounted for 85% of the total.
What challenges Asian women's financial readiness?
Healthcare costs are a significant barrier to financial security.
HDFC Life launches new life plan
Additional features include the option to extend life coverage to a spouse.
Bupa adds voluntary health plan in Hong Kong portfolio
It offers high annual benefit limits with no lifetime cap.
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