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.
With alternative investment yields fading and bond returns under pressure, insurers are reshaping portfolios and leaning on capital markets, increasing vulnerability to earnings shocks.
While Hong Kong insurers are expected to weather China’s crackdown with little direct impact, the ratings agency said stricter controls on capital outflows could pressure premium growth prospects.
