Life insurance

New Zealand’s insurers maintain strong solvency under strict regulations

Demand for non-life insurance is driven by exposure to natural hazards.

India’s life insurance industry sees 20.2% YoY APE growth in June

CareEdge foresees medium-term outlook to remain positive.

IndiaFirst Life appoints new leaders for expansion

Both are president & chief distribution officer for two different divisions.

China Life's capital model benefits from diversification

Thanks to its solid position and earnings, it will remain stable in the next 2 years.

India eyes FDI cap overhaul for insurers

FDI cap for general or life insurance companies is at 74%.

Australians to gain more life insurance advice options

Over a quarter of Australians thought about getting advice, but have not acted upon it.

India’s pushes for reintroduction of tax exemptions

Tax benefits currently exist for health and life insurance premiums, albeit capped and complex.

Insurers in Taiwan to issue bonds for capital adequacy

Regulatory risk-based capital ratios remained well above the 200% minimum.

Japanese life insurers' premium income hits $18b

Overall operating expenses pencilled in was $4b.

Kyobo Life, SBI Group form digital finance alliance

Both parties are looking into distributing security token offerings.

Japan insurance giants to maintain improved financial performance in FY 2024

Thanks to higher domestic interest rates, diversified investments, and ongoing reforms. 

Taiwan's insurance sector posts $5.5b pre-tax profit in May

Its general insurance market surged nearly five times more than last year.

Taiwan's life sector sees 7% growth in foreign-currency sales

Investment-linked insurance products accounted for 15% of the total.

Bangladesh life insurer eyes IPO

The firm intends to allocate Tk8.40 crore for government treasury bonds.

Tokio Marine opens new financial advisory arm in Singapore

The life insurer aims to offer a more integrated financial service experience.

Chubb Life to focus on steady profit in Asia

This is supported by stable business growth and risk control in Hong Kong market.