Investment-linked products (ILPs) surge almost 28% as investors favour regular-premium plans and HNW solutions, while IP premiums surge before 2026 rider reset.
The deal will combine the groups’ international platforms into an enlarged network spanning more than 130 countries and managing over US$3.5bn in premiums.
The firm's new CEO, Hiromitsu Tokumaru, said it would overhaul its life planner model and pay structure to curb aggressive sales pressures following the fraud scandal.
