Life insurance
Taiwan life insurers double premium income on spillover-effect plans
Taiwan life insurers double premium income on spillover-effect plans
As of Q1 2025, the FSC has approved or registered 251 such products.
South Korean insurers bag $10b in profits for 2024
The increase was mainly driven by higher investment income across life and non-life.
Allianz Malaysia Berhad posts 14.3% rise in insurance revenue for Q1 2025
This is equivalent to reaching $367.2m during the period.
Hanwha Life Insurance outlook revised on stronger profitability
This reflects improved product mix, strong distribution via its subsidiary.
How did the Philippines’ insurance market perform in Q1 2025?
The commission expects this momentum to continue through the year.
Malaysia urges youth to apply for i-MULA subsidy before funds run out
Out of the $1.15m, $598,000 has already been disbursed.
Taiwan insurers post $30.7b in Q1 pre-tax profit for 2025
Both life and non-life insurance markets recorded YoY contractions.
Sun Life debuts IUL product in HK to target wealthy investors
The new product links its indexed account value to the performance of a chosen index.
Vietnam life insurance grows 4.3% YoY in new contracts
General insurance products maintained their lead as the primary business line.
India's life insurers report 8.4% rise in premiums for April 2025
Growth in individual non-single premium policies declined by 13.6% YoY.
Integrated Shield Plans coverage expands to 2.98m Singaporean residents in Q1 2025
This marks an increase of 44,000 more residents.
Singlife launches investment-linked plan with flexible premium options
Premium payments can be made via a lump-sum or over three, five, or 10 years.
Singapore life insurance industry sees 10.9% growth in Q1 2025 premiums
The growth was led by the double-digit increase in annual premium policies.
60% of Australians feel financially secure, but 23% still underinsured
23% of life insurance holders said they did not believe their cover was sufficient.
FWD Singapore, IPP eye Gen Zers amidst wealth influx
Assets are being passed down through families from one generation to the next.
Mainland visitor volumes plateau as Hong Kong life insurance steadies
Tourism volume tempers optimism for a large rebound in cross-border life insurance.
SBI Life insurance pencils 27% YoY profit surge in FY 2025
New Business Premium stood at $426.92m.
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