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Asia’s health and mortality protection gap grows, but insurance appetite surging in emerging markets: Swiss Re

60% of emerging Asia consumers plan to buy life insurance within a year, offering insurers a major growth opportunity amid widening protection gaps.

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Joanne Madrid

August 4, 2025

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5 min read

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