South Korea: Agentless models can resonate with the younger generation

South Korea: Agentless models can resonate with the younger generation

One of Kyobo Lifeplanet Life Insurance's most striking features is the absence of an agency force. The insurer, which is South Korea's first online-only life insurance company, has built its identity around this model.

Sarah Si | 08 Apr 2026

South Korea: 1 April property reinsurance renewal outcomes clearly bifurcated

South Korea: 1 April property reinsurance renewal outcomes clearly bifurcated

Most property treaty programmes maintained a positive trend in the 1 April renewal period, building on the momentum from 2023 and 2024, according to Gallagher Re in its report titled "First View: Rethinking the Art of the Possible".

AIR team | 08 Apr 2026

India: 1 April renewals reflect differentiation based on cedant performance & data quality

India: 1 April renewals reflect differentiation based on cedant performance & data quality

India treaty renewals at 1 April took place in a well-capitalised and increasingly competitive environment, with reinsurer appetite remaining strong across most lines, according to a report published by Gallagher Re.

AIR team | 08 Apr 2026

Singapore: Insurers tout digital edge despite legacy tech constraints

Singapore: Insurers tout digital edge despite legacy tech constraints

More than four in five insurers (82%) in Singapore say they are ahead of their competitors in adopting digital systems, yet nearly all (98%) acknowledge that legacy technology is constraining business growth, according to research from...

Reva Ganesan | 08 Apr 2026

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