Life insurance

Singlife updates Shield Plan riders to boost healthcare affordability

Product enhancements respond to specific demographic shifts in long-term care.

AIA launches ProsperLife as mortality gap hits HK$1.9m per adult

New policy targets working adults facing severe financial strain from unexpected death.

CTF Life partners with HKMC to expand reverse mortgage access

Collaboration targets seniors needing immediate cash from residential property equity.

South Korean insurers post 14.5% profit drop in 2025

Total premium income reached $179b across life and non-life segments.

China Life faces earnings drag as investment returns weaken

The insurer posted a fourth-quarter loss of $1.9b despite annual gains.

Sun Life Philippines to boost sales force, bancassurance under incoming CEO

It is pushing insurance in a nation where death and money are taboo topics.

Affluent Asians leave $5.7b unprotected despite planning intent

Three-fifths of wealthy respondents still have no formal legacy structure in place.

New Zealand insurers recover profits as premiums surge 8.6%

The sector posted $7.8b in total premiums in 2024 after steep repricing.

Allianz Malaysia adds 25% cover to push policy sales

Shield Plus users aged 40 and below qualify for the enhanced principal sum insured.

Tata AIA launches AI and mid-cap funds for ULIPs

Offer period runs from 24 to 31 March, with entry pricing set at $0.11.

Why Indonesia insurers face flat 2026 premiums

Traditional policies made up 63% of total premiums and posted 7% growth in H1 2025.

Chubb Life taps Jack Jiang to drive Greater Bay growth

He will oversee distribution strategy partnerships and product development.

Sun Life ties insurance to Borough clinic network

It links financial coverage with medical services across Borough locations.

Turning points: How a career choice shaped Singlife’s Chin Wei Lin

The most important professional moves aren’t always promotions but those that build trust.

Asia’s wealth insurers face rising compliance pressure

Stricter anti-money laundering and disclosure rules are slowing onboarding.

Manulife’s Leah Ng says better governance boosts women’s leadership

Equity cannot rely only on good intentions; it must be built into systems.