Life insurance

India’s LIC cuts first-year commission to 20% 

India’s LIC cuts first-year commission to 20% 

This adjustment brings the total first-year commission down from 35% to 28%.

New CTF Life plan enhances inheritance, wealth control

It offers the option to adjust their policy components for improved projected returns.

Sumitomo Life's capital remains solid despite solvency ratio decline

Sumitomo Life’s core profit margin increased to 12%.

New HSBC plan multiplies coverage up to six times

The plan also offers enhanced critical illness coverage.

Taiwan insurers post $9.47b pre-tax profit in August

Its non-life insurance segment witnessed a twofold increase.

Malaysia warns of downside risks for insurers from market volatility

Overall profitability of ITO funds increased in the first half of 2024.

China Life Insurance stays robust amidst national credit concerns

NBV increased by 18.6% year-on-year in the first half of 2024.

Sun Life Hong Kong sees over two-fold APE in H1 2024

It outperformed the industry’s overall growth of 29%.

Interest grows in Asian life insurers' market dynamics

Yet, FX risks loom over Taiwanese life insurers.

China's insurers adjust risk control amidst lower returns

P&C insurers’ underwriting margins may shrink further.

Asia grapples with pension system strain as population ages

Emerging markets face a pension savings shortfall of $74t.

Extended mortality risks loom for insurers

Insurers will need reassessment of mortality portfolios.

Resolution Life welcomes new president from Swiss Re

Ojeisekhoba will oversee the commercial division of Resolution Life.

India's life insurance APE growth slows to 10.5% in August

LIC's performance in 5M FY 2025 outpaced its private sector peers

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