Life and health rein asia

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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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Life and health rein asia
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Latest insight

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vietnam-general-insurance-market-set-to-reach-us3-9bn-by-2029-globaldata
moodys-upgrades-peak-res-outlook-to-positive-on-reduced-contagion-risk-from-fosun
NFRA
japans-prudential-life-ordered-to-report-measures-following-employee-misconduct-report
equity-market-volatility-likely-to-have-minimal-effect-on-global-reinsurers-sampp
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People moves

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arundo-re-looks-to-growth-in-indian-sub-continent-with-appointment-of-kshitij-chirimar
manulife-philippines-appoints-amy-gochuico-as-ceo-of-manulife-china-bank-life
marsh-asia-appoints-astrid-suryapranata-as-mercer-marsh-benefits-leader-for-indonesia
pacific-life-re-insurtech-underwriteme-names-andrew-doran-as-ceo
insurtech-novidea-appoints-oren-leshem-as-vp-of-sales-for-apac-and-mena
prudential-restructures-executive-team-appoints-john-cai-as-regional-ceo
allianz-asia-pacific-appoints-amit-agarwal-as-regional-chief-health-officer
new-leadership-appointments-at-aon-re-see-soltysiak-named-asia-ceo
life-insurance-association-of-malaysia-elects-ben-ng-as-president-vibha-coburn-as-vp
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Key stories

asia-drives-global-life-insurance-growth-as-players-adapt-to-regulatory-changes-local-competition
australian-deferred-pay-rules-increase-dampo-exposure-for-insurers
south-koreas-proposed-capital-changes-could-spark-insurance-industry-consolidation
ojk-aiming-to-shake-up-indonesias-insurance-industry-with-massive-capital-hikes
ifrs-s2-set-to-influence-nat-cat-pricing-and-capacity-for-apac-insurers

(Re)in Focus

"Japan is likely to remain the focus of AIR activity in Asia but the problem is it’s difficult to assess the impact of rate rises because we don’t know what individual companies have done with their ALM."

Greg Solomon
Greg SolomonActuarial Consultant

Editor's choice

hsbc-life-hong-kong-appoints-new-coo-and-cdo
moodys-upgrades-peak-res-outlook-to-positive-on-reduced-contagion-risk-from-fosun
NFRA
japans-prudential-life-ordered-to-report-measures-following-employee-misconduct-report
equity-market-volatility-likely-to-have-minimal-effect-on-global-reinsurers-sampp
australias-cyclone-reinsurance-pool-hit-99-coverage-by-sum-insured-but-count-of-risks-falls
asic-targets-insurance-misconduct-as-complaints-soar-and-climate-risks-intensify
taiwanese-and-chinese-insurers-most-exposed-as-tariff-shock-roils-apac-markets-moodys
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Analysis
DeepSeek might offer boundless opportunities, but insurers should remain careful
Some industry players have been quick to test and adopt the open-source solution, but experts warn the new model has yet to be put through its paces.
High-net-worth individuals to lead medical insurance expansion in Hong Kong
Nearly half of Hong Kong's high-net-worth individuals plan to purchase new health policies, significantly outpacing Singapore’s 30%, a survey showed.
Japan insurer M&A deals eclipse Asia Pac market in 2024
Nippon Life’s $8bn December move for Resolution Life was twice the size of five largest 2024 Asia Pac M&A deals combined.
Nippon Life ahead of GHG asset management emissions reduction targets
Japanese firm reduced total amount of GHGs in its investment portfolio by 45.9% in FY 2023/24, compared to 2010.
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Data and Data Journalism
Vietnam general insurance market set to reach US$3.9bn by 2029: GlobalData
The firm forecasts a 7% CAGR for Vietnam’s general insurance sector, driven by health, property and EV cover.
Hong Kong's insurance complaints stable in 2024, but claims disputes surge
Data from the IA shows a 51% rise in claims-related complaints, but grievances related to services dropped drastically.
Malaysia’s takaful sector growing steadily amid regulatory shifts: Fitch
General takaful grew 10.5%, mainly from motor coverage, while family takaful rose just 0.1%.
Indonesia’s PA&H insurance market projected to reach US$4.05 bn by 2029: GlobalData
Analytics firm projects that premiums are expected to rise 14.2% in 2025 alone.
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(Re)in Detail

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Asset intensive reinsurance

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fortitude-re-signs-4bn-air-deal-with-taiyo-life
japan-insurer-overseas-mampa-boom-set-to-continue
prudential-financial-reinsures-us7b-japan-whole-life-block-with-prismic-life
rga-upsizes-asset-intensive-reinsurance-deal-with-tongyang-life
asia-air-deals-rise-as-reinsurers-face-end-in-sight-for-us-and-uk-markets
dai-ichi-frontier-life-signs-flow-reinsurance-deal-with-talcott-life-re
rga-inks-first-korean-cross-border-coreinsurance-deal-with-tongyang-life
spike-in-asias-pe-backed-reinsurance-transactions-may-be-tip-of-the-iceberg-guy-carp
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Regulatory

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NFRA
japans-prudential-life-ordered-to-report-measures-following-employee-misconduct-report
asic-targets-insurance-misconduct-as-complaints-soar-and-climate-risks-intensify
China encourages insurers to set up private fund firms
malaysian-pac-to-hold-closed-door-proceedings-on-rising-insurance-premiums-private-healthcare-costs
malaysia-insurers-expedite-claims-waive-requirements-after-putra-heights-explosion
taiwan-further-eases-regulatory-strain-on-local-insurers
spike-in-significant-breaches-highlights-systemic-weaknesses-in-australias-life-insurance-sector
korean-guarantee-insurance-payouts-rise-as-economy-falters-report
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Changing demographics

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ageing-workforce-demands-employees-comp-rethink
gen-z-demongraphic-shift-highlights-need-for-flexible-insurance-products
igloo-launches-its-first-direct-to-consumer-platform-in-indonesia
emering-asias-middle-class-women-have-appetite-to-spend-more-on-insurance-peak-re-report
rapid-asian-demographic-change-to-revamp-health-and-wealth-coverage
gen-z-millennials-drive-85-of-personal-lines-insurance-sales-in-india-as-demand-for-insurtech-soars
thailand-life-insurance-gwp-to-surpass-us22bn-by-2028-globaldata
south-korean-insurers-targetting-tailored-products-for-women-report
apra-calls-for-innovation-and-collaboration-in-the-life-insurance-industry
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