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Sun Life sees Asia comprising 25% of income in 5-6 years

It has already boosted its digital capabilities in the region.

India's short-term COVID-related insurance plans to push policy uptake

More people are likely to buy plans as COVID-related costs became more known.

Hong Kong to create hub for insurance-linked securities

A bill to transfer risk to capital markets was introduced in March.

Hong Kong's yuppies, low-income groups still underinsured: report

The city has one of the highest levels of insurance awareness.

Lower rates push Asian life insurers to alter investment mix

Insurers are shifting their asset allocations to US credit investments.

Hong Kong insurance premiums to grow 1.46% in 2020

This is barely a quarter of the 6.3% rise in 2019.

Great Eastern H1 2020 group profit falls 35% to $240.4m

Operating profits surged 57% to $351.3m (S$484.3m).

Higher equity investments could nick Chinese insurers' capital

The sector must manage their investments, analysts said.

South Korea to expand employment insurance by 2025

It aims to protect gig workers not directly employed by companies.

China to hike insurers' equity investments to 45%

Currently, China caps all insurers' equity investments at 30% of their total assets.

Japan's life insurers keep focus on customers amidst pandemic

They will consider special measures for COVID-hit clients.

Hong Kong regulator urged to push insurers on ESG disclosure: report

The regulator has yet to require the sector to do so.

China's P&C sector profits endangered over auto insurance reform

Auto insurance premium rates are expected tof all over the next two years.