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Why Australian parents say Gen Z least likely to contribute to insurance bills

Only 22% of parents reported that their adult dependants pay their full share.

How much did Singapore’s life insurers pay out in H1 2025?

Investment-linked products made up 43% of new sales in the period.

Indexed life plans rise as Singapore heirs shun family firms

They offer stability and in-depth estate planning solutions.

Taiwan’s insurers report $650m loss in H1 2025 earnings

In contrast, non-life insurers posted a pre-tax profit of $0.52b.

Hong Kong insurance premiums hit $28.6b in Q1 2025

This was driven by robust growth in both long-term and general insurance business.

Hong Kong general insurance market to hit $10.9b by 2029

Personal accident and health insurance is expected to remain the largest segment.

Taiwan life insurers gain 36% in investment-linked products

Traditional insurance product sales reached $3.59b.

Why 6 in 10 Gen Zs don’t feel financially secure

But emergency savings has gained traction amongst the generation.

South Korean insurers bag $10b in profits for 2024

The increase was mainly driven by higher investment income across life and non-life.

How did the Philippines’ insurance market perform in Q1 2025?

The commission expects this momentum to continue through the year.

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.