Life insurance

Japan life premiums grow 5.4% CAGR amidst yield volatility

Gross written premiums are projected to reach $334b by 2030 following a 2024 contraction.

India life insurance APE reaches 12.8% growth in January

APE figures edge higher as insurers struggle to offset last year massive surrender value hits.

HK-China insurers target offshore wealth as agent count hits 5.5-year high

Expanding HK talent schemes drove life insurance agent numbers up 9% by December 2025.

Taiwan forex life insurance sales surge 34% to $12b

Investment-linked volume grew to $2.00b from $1.36b year on year.

Philippines pre-need premiums rise to $300m

Industry sold 690,064 plans by Q3 2025 up from 509323 a year earlier.

Singapore life insurers log $5.16b as LIA flags 2026 caution

Industry expands 11.3% in 2025 whilst leadership signals unpredictability ahead.

Tata AIA launches 2 value index funds tied to BSE 500 gauge

Offer window runs 9 to 16 February 2026 with units set at $0.11 on 16 February.

Taiwan insurance profits plummet 43.3% to $6.2b in December

Total industry earnings sink as life insurance sector profits halve in 2025.

Hong Kong insurance hiring spikes amidst $55b premium windfall

Massive H1 2025 revenue fuels aggressive hiring for digital transformation roles.

Canara HSBC Life unveils non-market life plan as income fears rise

IncomeNow offers fixed or rising income shielded from stock market swings.

Sun Life Grepa expands regional footprint with Cebu branch move

Relocation to JEG Tower follows new office launches in four more cities.

China Life rolls out two AI tools to cut service workload

New tools route simple inquiries to bots while preserving human agents for complex issues.

Bharti AXA, Equitas SFB partner to push rural life cover in India

Tie-up spans 1,042 outlets across 18 states to grow rural protection sales.

ICICI rolls out Aon’s PathWise to tackle stricter capital rules

Firm consolidates actuarial tools to meet regulatory and performance demands.

Only 33% of retirees expect savings to last a decade: Axis Max Life

Even amongst those with health insurance 67% fear financial shortfall.