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Philippines: Rising demand for protection pushes insurance premiums past new milestone in 2025

The total premiums of the Philippine insurance industry breached the PHP500bn ($8.6bn) mark in 2025, driven by consumers' increasing focus on long-term protection despite economic uncertainties.

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 13 Feb 2026

AIA Singapore reports US$29.2bn in payouts over past decade as it marks 95th anniversary

AIA Singapore has paid out over S$40bn ($29.2bn) in death, critical illness, accident, hospitalisation and maturity benefits over the past decade. The insurer announced this as it celebrated its 95th anniversary, marking nearly a century...

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 13 Feb 2026

Manulife Asia posts record US$564m 4Q core earnings

Manulife Financial Corporation has reported strong results for its Asian business in 2025, which delivered record fourth-quarter core earnings of $564m, up by 24% year on year, driven by a favourable business mix and sustained demand across...

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 13 Feb 2026

Singapore: Life insurance industry grows 11.3% with US$5.17bn in total weighted new business

The Life Insurance Association, Singapore (LIA Singapore) has announced the full year industry results for 2025, ending the year with a 11.3% growth over 2024, reaching a total of S$6.53bn ($5.17bn) in total weighted new business premiums.

Sarah Si | 12 Feb 2026

Kazakhstan: President to oversee investigation into social insurance fund embezzlement

Sarah Si | 12 Feb 2026

Uzbekistan moves back launch date for free care under state insurance

Sarah Si | 12 Feb 2026

India: Over 80% Indians fear rising medical costs

Anoop Khanna | 09 Feb 2026

Indonesia: Over 11m Indonesians fall out of health insurance subsidy system

Anoop Khanna | 09 Feb 2026

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09 Feb 2026

Taiwan: Move to impose fines on health insurance defaulters does not pass legal muster

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Philippine life insurance industry grows steadily in 2025 as insurance penetration improves

06 Feb 2026

Prudential of Japan to suspend new sales for 90 days following staff misconduct

06 Feb 2026

70% of Asia's middle-class unprepared for retirement, says new survey

04 Feb 2026

India: Critical retirement gaps for India's sandwich generation and empty nesters

03 Feb 2026

Zurich Malaysia and Kenanga Group forge strategic partnership to expand insurance and takaful solutions

30 Jan 2026

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