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Japan: Prudential Life extends sales freeze as complaints over alleged fund misuse rises

Japan: Prudential Life extends sales freeze as complaints over alleged fund misuse rises

Prudential Life Insurance has decided to keep its pause on new sales in place for an additional 180 days, extending an earlier 90-day suspension, as it grapples with a growing internal investigation involving alleged misuse of client funds.

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 24 Apr 2026

Taiwan's healthcare system faces sustainability test amid ageing population

Taiwan's healthcare system faces sustainability test amid ageing population

Taiwan's National Health Insurance (NHI) system remains one of the most accessible healthcare systems in the world. However, Nan Shan Life Insurance Chairman Chung-Yao Yin said in an exclusive interview with Asia Insurance Review that...

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 24 Apr 2026

Philippines: Insured deposits rise 40.9% to US$94.5bn in 2025

Philippines: Insured deposits rise 40.9% to US$94.5bn in 2025

Insured deposits maintained in the Philippine banking system grew 40.9% in 2025, according to state deposit insurer Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC).

24 Apr 2026

Japan: Insurance-style support drives rare rise in Tokyo births

Japan: Insurance-style support drives rare rise in Tokyo births

The rise in Tokyo's birth rate in 2025, the first increase in nine years, highlights how comprehensive financial protection and risk-sharing mechanisms can influence demographic trends.

Reva Ganesan | 21 Apr 2026

World Liver Day: Health insurer sounds alarm on India's liver health

World Liver Day: Health insurer sounds alarm on India's liver health

Anoop Khanna | 20 Apr 2026

Asia Pacific retirement shift drives annuity growth as ageing populations rethink income security

Asia Pacific retirement shift drives annuity growth as ageing populations rethink income security

17 Apr 2026

India: Rural sector driving life insurance demand, says new study

India: Rural sector driving life insurance demand, says new study

Jimmy John | 15 Apr 2026

Japan: Japan Post Insurance focuses on distribution in new investment deal

Japan: Japan Post Insurance focuses on distribution in new investment deal

Jimmy John | 15 Apr 2026

Past Articles

Singapore: Singlife partners SMU to advance retirement readiness research and talent development

Singapore: Singlife partners SMU to advance retirement readiness research and talent development

Japan: Elderly medical insurance premiums set to hit record high

Japan: Elderly medical insurance premiums set to hit record high

India: NRI term insurance purchases double as younger buyers drive demand

India: NRI term insurance purchases double as younger buyers drive demand

China: Medical insurance policies will be improved to support primary healthcare

China: Medical insurance policies will be improved to support primary healthcare

Australia: Interim review report of independent Life Insurance Code of Practice released

Australia: Interim review report of independent Life Insurance Code of Practice released

India: Health risks rise, but financial preparedness lags

India: Health risks rise, but financial preparedness lags

Over 90% of Malaysians delay seeking medical care, study finds

Over 90% of Malaysians delay seeking medical care, study finds

Malaysia: 2026 LIAM priorities will include balancing healthcare access and affordability

Malaysia: 2026 LIAM priorities will include balancing healthcare access and affordability

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