Life insurance
PNB MetLife launches index fund as 230m Indians face retirement
PNB MetLife launches index fund as 230m Indians face retirement
New pension plan tracks 50 dividend-paying firms to combat ageing crisis.
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.