Life insurance

India's life insurance APE dips 0.9% in January 2025

It was influenced by policy changes in sum assured and commissions.

Sun Life's Q4 net income drops 75% amidst impairment charge

It was partially offset by favourable interest rate impacts.

How did Singapore’s life insurers fare in 2024?

The industry's growth was influenced by higher demand for annual premium products.

60% of Singaporeans overlook sustainability in finance

Only a fifth of respondents are aware of investment products linked to sustainability.

Taiwan insurers' earnings leap to $10.3b in December

The life insurance segment made up 92.4% of the total profits.

South Korea’s life insurance market to bag $158b through 2029

The industry is projected to recover in 2024 after a decline in 2023. 

FWD Philippines boosts presence in Cebu

It now has 17 business hubs nationwide.

Cambodia’s December gross premiums increase by 9.4% YoY

This was larger than the previous month’s $25.6m.

HDFC Life, SATYA MicroCapital to boost life insurance in rural areas

The venture aids SATYA MicroCapital’s mission to help women entrepreneurs.

South Korea's insurance industry to hit $191.2b by 2029

This year, the industry is expected to grow by 2.2%.

India life insurance premiums rise 6.1% in FY 2023-24

Insurers also issued 291.77 lakh new policies under individual businesses.

Vietnam's life insurance goals may miss 2025 targets

The government had set goals for 15% of the population to hold life insurance.

SBI Life Insurance 9M 2024 profit catapults 48% YoY

Annualised premium equivalent also jumped by 11% YoY.

HSBC Life records 19.5% share in industry premiums for 9M 2024

The CEO attributed the growth to its HNW business.