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Asia pacific life and health insurance rein asia
Asia pacific life and health insurance rein asia

Life + Health

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(Re)in Focus

“Insurers or brokers have to help employers look at their profiles."

Selina Lau
Selina LauChief Executive at the Hong Kong Federation of Insurers

People moves

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Aon - Andrew Minnit Qin Lu
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Marcus Pearson commences as CEO of Lockton Pacific
WTW strengthens Health Benefits leadership across Southeast Asia
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Key stories

  • japan-lifers-keep-an-eye-on-alm-in-wake-of-jgb-yield-rises
    Japan lifers keep an eye on ALM in wake of JGB yield rises
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  • singapore-life-insurers-post-record-us2-3bn-in-new-business-as-consumers-shift-to-comprehensive-policies
    Annual premium policies surge 22%, driving Singapore life insurance new business to nearly S$3bn in H1 2025
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  • Hong Kong life insurance momentum continues in Q1
    Record growth streak continues for Hong Kong Life insurers in Q1 2025
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  • personal-accident-surges-85-in-indias-gi-market-in-june
    Personal accident surges 85% in India’s GI market in June
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  • Malaysias RBC 2 to reshape insurer strategies
    Malaysia's RBC 2 to reshape insurer strategies
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  • FWD Group to list on HKEX 7 July targets HK$347bn in IPO proceeds
    FWD Group to list on HKEX 7 July, targets HK$3.47bn in IPO proceeds
    Read feature
  • Has IFRS 17 delivered on its promises in APAC
    Has IFRS 17 delivered on its promises in APAC?
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  • rising-healthcare-costs-forcing-asias-insurers-to-withdraw-rethink-strategy
    Soaring healthcare costs push Asia’s insurers to revise strategies, exit markets
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  • taiwan-insurers-grapple-with-fx-risk-as-hedging-costs-remain-high-and-rbc-looms
    Taiwan's insurers grapple with FX risk, as hedging costs remain high and RBC looms
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  • Story-hero-image_2025_05_20
    Capital standards, climate rules drive APAC insurance reform
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(Re)in Focus

“As the regulatory regime changes, insurers are assessing whether their current reinsurance arrangement is fit-for-purpose, and in many cases there is interest in finding new and efficient ways of managing cost-of-capital.”

Alison Drill
Alison DrillAPAC Head of Property and Casualty Structured Solutions at Swiss Re

Editor's choice

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Analysis
Asia's rapid ageing represents a 'strategic imperative' for insurance industry change, says Swiss Re
Asia's elderly population will nearly double to 1 billion by 2050, creating the potential for massive protection gaps.
Balanced demand from residents, mainland visitors expected to sustain growth in Hong Kong life insurance market: CreditSights
Half-year results showed AIA, Prudential, and FWD expanding new business at double-digit rates, alongside stronger margins and solid profitability.
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.
Japan’s insurers steady amid market shifts, but interest rate and FX risks loom: S&P Global
Carriers are maintaining stable credit profiles, but interest rate shocks, FX swings, and new capital reforms pose growing risks.
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Data and Data Journalism
Malaysia's life insurance market set for strong growth as digital transformation takes hold: GlobalData
According to GlobalData, the market is projected to grow from MYR69.1bn (US$16.3bn) in 2025 to MYR90bn by 2029.
South Korean insurers' net profit falls by 15% in H125
The non-life sector saw a nearly 20% dip in net profits, while the life segment fell by 8.5% in the first half of 2025.
Generali's Asia underwriting result rises in H1, driven by life performance
Life new business value in Asia jumped to €204m (US$238.45m) in the first half of the year.
Record growth streak continues for Hong Kong Life insurers in Q1 2025
Hong Kong’s life insurance sector continued its streak with a record-setting first quarter.
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(Re)in Detail

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Asset intensive reinsurance

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Results

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Regulatory

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tokio-marine-life-ends-excessive-favour-practices-for-agents-after-fsa-order
quality-over-quantity-asian-insurers-shifting-focus-from-longevity-to-quality-of-life
india-abolishes-gst-for-life-health-insurance-policies
OIC tells KWI Life to submit special audit financial statements by end-October
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