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Advanced markets to drive half of new insurance premiums by 2034

Advanced APAC is expected to see strong growth in the life sector.

India’s life insurance industry sees 20.2% YoY APE growth in June

CareEdge foresees medium-term outlook to remain positive.

Japanese life insurers' premium income hits $18b

Overall operating expenses pencilled in was $4b.

Japan insurance giants to maintain improved financial performance in FY 2024

Thanks to higher domestic interest rates, diversified investments, and ongoing reforms. 

Taiwan's insurance sector posts $5.5b pre-tax profit in May

Its general insurance market surged nearly five times more than last year.

Japan’s life insurers face moderate credit risk

Thanks to their notable allocation to fixed-income investments.

Australian insurance sector combats inflation with premium hikes

Its life insurance premiums are seen to grow ~3% in 2024 and 2025 modestly.

Australian insurers remain resilient despite lower premium hikes: S&P

79% of rated Australian insurers have stable rating outlooks.

Life insurance reaches new high in Hong Kong

This marked a 57% year-on-year in annualised new premiums.

HK insurers’ Q1 premiums mounts $22b in premiums

On a year-on-year basis, it climbed 12.2%.

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

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

Sun Life Malaysia focuses on increasing financial security and helping people live healthier

The life insurance and takaful company remain committed to empowering Malaysians to achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives and has recently been recognised at the Malaysia International Business Awards 2022.