Life insurance
Ping An Health sees strong return on equity continuity
Ping An Health sees strong return on equity continuity
It reported capital and surplus (C&S) of $1.22b in 2023.
Singlife introduces Legacy IUL for affluent market in Singapore
It’s coverage starts from $250,000 for death and terminal illness protection
Co-op Life benefits from favourable underwriting results
AM Best expects continued robust pricing and positive investment income.
China's insurance reforms aim to support smaller insurers
However, larger insurers continue to dominate the market.
Cathay Life’s Taiwan unit sees profit dip in H1 2024
However, gross revenues increased 17.6% YoY.
New Singlife campaign offers up to 4.5% returns amidst inflation woes
It is available for the first S$10,000 in an account.
Hanwha Life strengthens leverage post-debt redemption
The insurer’s solvency capital ratio under K-ICS was 183.8% in 2023
Singlife unveils life insurance plan without lifelong premium commitment
It offers a coverage plan until the age of 99.
Nan Shan Life's investment strategy solid across currencies
S&P also expects the insurer to maintain its current investment risk exposure.
Tong Yang Life's profit prospects strong under new ownership
Woori FG is supported by Woori Bank, one of Korea’s domestic systemically important banks.
HSBC Life hits HK$24.7b in new business premiums
Annualised new premiums accounted for 19.7% of the market total.
Taiwan insurers' earnings doubled to $10b in July
Both its life and non-life segments witnessed triple-digit growth.
Life/annuity reinsurers see improved conditions amidst higher rates
L/A reinsurers remain well-capitalised until 2025.
Japanese life insurers poised for earnings growth
Though other insurers have weaker profiles due to smaller operations, business diversification
Foundation Life (NZ) focuses on restructuring life insurance portfolio
If the proposed scheme is completed, the company is seen to cease insurance activities.
Profits of Sri Lankan insurers jump 35% YoY in Q1 2024
Its assets climbed 10.9% YoY.
FWD Life Vietnam’s H1 2024 profit soars 70% YoY
Year-to-date, it reported a loss of $232.5m.
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