Swiss Re expects Asia to outpace global insurance growth in 2026, though the regional outlook is splitting sharply between AI beneficiaries, energy-exposed markets and reform-led growth stories.
Despite low penetration and high out-of-pocket healthcare costs, India’s insurance market is poised for sustained double-digit growth across life, non-life and health segments, says Allianz.
Strong demand for wealth, retirement and legacy products, paired with changing capital regimes are pushing Asian life insurers toward equities and alternative assets as industry investments surge.
Insurers across China, Taiwan and South Korea are bolstering capital buffers and refining investment strategies as low rates and volatility strain traditional earnings models.
A prolonged low-rate environment is forcing Chinese insurers to rethink product design, with participating policies emerging as a core strategic and credit-supportive pillar.
