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.
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.
Low interest rates, currency swings and capital pressures continue to strain both markets, with global non-life insurers maintained at a 'neutral' outlook despite geopolitical risk.
