Life insurance

Philippines insurance sector witnesses surge in premiums

Both its life and non-life sectors climbed 12.0% and 6.98%, respectively.

Philippines insurance sector witnesses surge in premiums

Both its life and non-life sectors climbed 12.0% and 6.98%, respectively.

Chinese insurers to benefit from bancassurance rule-lift

The removal of the rule is seen to increase premium growth.

India's life insurance market to grow 10% annually

The industry is projected to reach $216.1b by 2028.

Improvement in underwriting bolsters Taiwan Life's outlook

Earnings may remain volatile due to the high proportion of interest-sensitive products. 

South Korea's capital adequacy rises to 232.2%

This was an increase of 8.1 percentage points from three months prior.

Moody's says FTLife to maintain profitability

The ratings agency expects strong capital reserves, surpassing regulatory minimums.

Declining yields pose risks to China's insurance sector

In late 2023, regulators eased some C-ROSS rules, prompting insurers to raise capital via perpetual bond issuance.

New Pru Life CEO commits to financial literacy in the Philippines

The CEO met with Insurance Commissioner Atty. Regalado.

The global insurance market projects a 4.5% CAGR increase by 2027

Demand for car and travel insurance is increasing, amidst mandatory coverage.

30% of Malaysian millennials grasp insurance basics

66% of Malaysians feel like they can reach their long-term financial goals.

Manulife’s Genesis offers long-term wealth transfer

The plan promises up to 4.29% TIRR in 10 years.

Asteron's sale to Resolution Life signals support shift

Despite Asteron's sale, Suncorp's core operating subsidiaries remain unaffected.

Callable notes to enhance Great Eastern Life’s financial resilience

S&P Global sees the proposed notes as having intermediate equity content.

1 in 5 Australians don't have adequate insurance

About 9% indicated a need for health insurance.