Life insurance

Australia’s life insurers top global data readiness

Worldwide, data readiness was the primary obstacle to maximising AI.

Capital adequacy ratio of S. Korean insurers increased end-September ‘24

When transitional measures were excluded, the ratio stood at 202.7%.

Cambodia’s November gross premiums jump 11% YoY

However, number of policies for the general insurance market fell.

India’s life insurance sector bound for 6.9% annual growth: Swiss Re

Total premium volumes predicted to increase by an average of 7.3%.

Manulife’s new single-premium policy offers annual yield of 4%

The policy is available for a minimum premium of $3,650.

India’s insurance penetration slumps to 3.7% in FY 23-24

Insurance density in India rose slightly, from $92 in FY 22-23 to $95 in FY 23-24. 

Dai-ichi Life financial leverage to remain below 23%

The planned bonds are expected to have a call option after 10 years.

Kotak Life launches AI-powered HR assistant

Its chief human resources said it aims to modernise HR services.

Japan’s major life insurers snatch 46% YoY profit surge

Similarly, core business profits also increased by 16.2% YoY.

South Korean insurers bag $80b in premiums for H1 2024

Net income of all insurers for H1 2024 amounted to $6.49b.

HSBC Life Singapore names new chief agency development officer

He previously served as CEO of Infinitum Financial Advisory.

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.