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Australian youths delay healthcare as costs bite
NewsAugust 5, 20262 min read

Australian youths delay healthcare as costs bite

Half of Millennials postponed healthcare appointments amidst rising expenses. Australian youths postpone healthcare and financial planning amidst rising costs, pushing them to rely on borrowing or taking on extra jobs.…

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South Korea’s insurance market could hit $290b by 2036
NewsAugust 5, 20262 min read

South Korea’s insurance market could hit $290b by 2036

Industry premiums were equal to 9.8% of gross domestic product in 2025. South Korea’s insurance market is expected to grow steadily over the next decade, with property and casualty insurance…

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Hong Kong IA tightens sales rules as misconduct scrutiny grows
NewsAugust 4, 20262 min read

Hong Kong IA tightens sales rules as misconduct scrutiny grows

Senior executives are now directly responsible for compliance throughout the sales process. Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority (IA) has introduced a series of regulatory updates and enforcement measures aimed at tightening…

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China Ping An Insurance’s leverage weakens its standing against peers: AM Best
NewsAugust 4, 20261 min read

China Ping An Insurance’s leverage weakens its standing against peers: AM Best

Better claims management helped improve underwriting margins from 2024. China Ping An Insurance (Hong Kong) Company Limited’s (CPAHK) capital position is expected to remain at that level over the short…

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Japan Post Insurance shifts life risks to SCOR vehicle with partnership
NewsAugust 4, 20261 min read

Japan Post Insurance shifts life risks to SCOR vehicle with partnership

The French reinsurer will establish a fund and operate the dedicated entity. Japan Post Insurance Co., Ltd. and French reinsurer SCOR SE have agreed to collaborate on managing life insurance…

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India insurance unit ranks second place in grievance handling
NewsAugust 4, 20262 min read

India insurance unit ranks second place in grievance handling

The banking division placed sixth in the government assessment for May 2026. India’s Insurance Division under the Department of Financial Services (DFS) ranked second in the Group A category of…

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Vietnam insurance payouts jump 15.1% to $10b in 6M 2026
NewsAugust 4, 20262 min read

Vietnam insurance payouts jump 15.1% to $10b in 6M 2026

Health coverage reached 99.1 million people or 96.91% of the population. Vietnam Social Security (VSS) said it expanded coverage across social insurance (SI), health insurance (HI) and unemployment insurance (UI)…

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Japan life insurers lift premium income 104.7% to $239b
NewsAugust 4, 20261 min read

Japan life insurers lift premium income 104.7% to $239b

Claims, annuities and benefits paid totalled $115.6b during the year. Japan’s 41 life insurance companies recorded higher premium income and growth in total assets in fiscal 2025.  Premium income rose…

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Taiwan investment-linked premiums skyrocket 82% in April 2026
NewsAugust 4, 20261 min read

Taiwan investment-linked premiums skyrocket 82% in April 2026

Traditional foreign currency offerings increased 48% from a year earlier. Taiwan’s life insurance industry’s remium revenues for investment-linked policies rose by 82% year-on-year to $1.1b (NT$35.038b), representing about 18% of…

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MSIG Asia names Ronak Shah regional CEO
NewsAugust 4, 20261 min read

MSIG Asia names Ronak Shah regional CEO

He takes office on 1 October 2026 after more than 20 years in insurance. MSIG Asia has announced the appointment of Ronak Shah as its new Regional CEO, effective 1…

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