Amid Japanese regulatory resistance to reinsurance deals, Apollo is weighing deals for Japanese life units as it looks to deepen its presence through direct underwriting.
Co-founded by former Tata AIG CEO Neelesh Garg, the Indian start-up is eyeing a broader product rollout, including commercial vehicle and group health offerings, in the coming months.
Four consecutive years of W&I rate declines in Asia-Pacific have coincided with rising claims notifications and MGA exits, as competition among insurers and agents intensifies.