Life insurance
Taiwan insurance sector profits hit $11b in November
Taiwan insurance sector profits hit $11b in November
Thanks to the life industry’s $10.12b profit contribution.
OCBC Hong Kong sells 33% stake in Hong Kong Life
Yue Xiu Enterprises (Holdings) bought the stake from the bank.
Top 50 list shows recovery in Hong Kong’s insurance premiums
Only four segments in the top 10, all life insurers, posted growth in 2023.
Taiwan life insurance set for 5% to 10% growth in 2025
The TII also estimates a renewal premium growth rate of approximately 5%.
Taiwan life insurers record $35b in H1 premiums
First-year premium (FYP) income rose 7.24% YoY to $11.62b.
India's life insurance sector grows 20% YoY in November
The sector's two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stood at 1.8%.
Sun Life creates new role, appoints Deng to lead Asia operations
He will join the Asia executive team and report directly to Manjit Singh.
Japan’s insurance sector sees stability amidst premium boom
Premium income has increased over the past two years.
Japan slated for 1.74% CAGR through 2028
The market also benefits from the integration of IT and analytic solutions.
Oil and gas drive Malaysia’s non-life insurance demand
Malaysia’s insurance sector operates under a developed regulatory framework.
Nippon Life eyes $8.2b Resolution Life buyout
If finalised, the deal would be the largest overseas acquisition by a Japanese insurer.
Insurance regulation in Sri Lanka 'developing with limited transparency': Fitch Ratings
The country has one of the lowest insurance penetration rates in Asia.
Japanese life insurers' premium income doubles to $128b in September
Assets of Japanese insurers also doubled to $2.8t.
Australian insurers see revenue growth in the September quarter
Total assets totalled $174b during the period.
Chubb Life’s strong regulatory capital supports stability
Fitch expects it to continue prioritising regular-paid and protection-focused policies.
International Association of Insurance Supervisors sees stable 2025
Supervisors are implementing stress testing and contingency planning to mitigate risks.
Fitch expects continued capital adequacy for Japanese insurers
Weaker investor pressure has allowed insurers to build excess capital.
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