Taiwan insurance to top $145b by 2036
The market ranks second only to Hong Kong in Asia for insurance penetration at 10.1% of GDP. Taiwan’s insurance premiums are forecast to reach $145.0b (EUR127.2b) by 2036, bolstered by…
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Indonesia life claims fall 7.9% as surrenders decline
The industry paid $6.2b to 6.92 million beneficiaries during the first nine months of 2025. Indonesia’s life insurance industry paid $6.2b (Rp110.44t) in claims and benefits to 6.92 million beneficiaries…
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Vietnam hits 95.2% health insurance coverage
The rate beat the five year target by 0.16 percentage points. Vietnam’s national health insurance scheme covered 95.2% of the population by the end of 2025, meeting its five-year target…
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Maybank takes full control of Etiqa in $1.2b deal
The bank already controls 69.05% of the Etiqa holding company. Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank) has entered into an implementation agreement with Ageas Insurance International NV to acquire the remaining 30.95%…
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China life insurers slash guaranteed payout risk
Participating policies share company profits with customers instead of relying only on fixed promises. Chinese life insurance companies are expected to sell significantly more participating products over the medium term,…
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Australia insurers tighten renewable energy cover: Willis
Natural catastrophe exposure continues to shape underwriting across renewable projects. Australia’s renewable energy insurance market remains supportive but is becoming more selective as project risks increase, despite continued growth in…
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HSBC’s 26% insurance sales jump lifts Hong Kong’s market outlook
Existing bank clients generated 85% of Hong Kong premium volumes in H1 2026. HSBC’s strong insurance sales in the first half of 2026 (H1 2026) have provided a positive signal…
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Howden launches cancer cover as insurers avoid standalone plans
AstraZeneca employees and their parents gain immediate protection for existing claims. Howden Insurance Brokers India Pvt. Ltd. has designed a dedicated Cancer Care Group Policy, which has been integrated by…
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Asia-Pacific leads political risk insurance growth
North America remains the largest market even as Asia-Pacific expands faster. The Asia-Pacific political risk insurance market is expected to record the fastest growth globally through 2030, even as North…
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Maybank deal will strengthen insurance synergies: S&P
The transaction is expected to close by the end of September 2026 after regulatory clearance. Maybank’s planned acquisition of full ownership of its insurance business is expected to strengthen its…
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