Life insurance

Singapore's LIA unveils consumer guide to medical underwriting

The association’s management committee continues second term.

Singapore's LIA unveils consumer guide to medical underwriting

The association’s management committee continues second term.

Interest in GBA retirement high, yet insurance needs underscored

An AIA Hong Kong survey showed nearly 40% of the respondents want to retire in GBA cities.

Heng An Standard Life backs Hong Kong's new investment scheme

It also introduced five new long-term insurance and wealth management services.

High interest in personalised insurance among Malaysians: Capco survey

Malaysians prefer to share data through health or fitness tests.

Geneva Association calls for collaboration to address climate-related health risks

The report highlights the potential long-term consequences on health and life insurance as climate events become more severe and frequent.

HSBC Life Hong Kong issues most expensive life insurance policy

The Hong Kong insurer has issued policies worth at least US$50m over the past year.

Higher interest rate risk pressures HSBC Life SG's capital buffers

S&P Global Ratings expects the insurer’s relationship with its parent company will remain strategic due to its regional exposure.

Pension assets reach $55.7t on market surge

WTW said systemic risks persist despite a rebound.

Great Eastern's Q4 sales surge ‘read across’ to AIA, Prudential

Jefferies Equity Research said bancassurance played a significant role in driving this growth.

S&P Global Ratings forecasts earnings surge to $3.6b in 2024 for Swiss Re 

Its life and health reinsurance segment is projected to reach $1.5b in profits.

Singapore’s life insurance industry to be worth S$100.4b in 2027

Demand for whole life insurance has risen due to a pandemic-induced awareness.

Sun Life Hong Kong launches Stellar (18-pay) with death benefit settlement option

Clients can choose between paying by instalments or paying in full.

APAC life segment records highest growth rate in over five years in 2021

Life insurance premiums in the region reached a record-breaking $1.3t.

Hong Kong digital life insurer Blue launches outpatient service mobile app

This follows the launch of the Blue WeMedi Outpatient protector plan.

Manulife’s cashless day surgery e-service offered at HKBH Ambulatory Medical Centre

HKBH offers a HK$500 electronic coupon to select customers of Manulife. 

Great Eastern launches first green life insurance product in Singapore

The insurer will donate S$1,000 for every S$1m raised from GREAT Green SP proceeds.