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Thailand: Life sector on track for record premiums in 2026

Thailand: Life sector on track for record premiums in 2026

Thailand's insurance industry is projected to exceed THB1tn ($30.7bn) in total premiums in 2026 for the first time, driven by steady growth across life, health, and critical illness (CI) lines despite a challenging economic backdrop.

Reva Ganesan | 16 Jun 2026

Japan: Multiple births from fertility treatments hit record high after insurance expansion

Japan: Multiple births from fertility treatments hit record high after insurance expansion

Japan recorded a sharp rise in multiple pregnancies linked to assisted reproductive technology (ART) in 2023, reaching a record 4,354 cases, according to a recent study.

Reva Ganesan | 16 Jun 2026

Singapore: Singaporeans favour home-based care despite continued strain on caregivers

Singapore: Singaporeans favour home-based care despite continued strain on caregivers

Singaporeans face a significant gap between long-term care expectations and reality, with home care costs underestimated by 32% as caregiver burnout scales, according to a study by Great Eastern.

Anoop Khanna | 15 Jun 2026

Australia: Super stragglers dampen progress on death benefits delivery for grieving Australians

Australia: Super stragglers dampen progress on death benefits delivery for grieving Australians

The existing weaknesses in the death benefit claims handling practices of straggling superannuation trustees risk undermining confidence in the industry's readiness to service Australia's ageing population, according to Australian Securities...

Anoop Khanna | 15 Jun 2026

Global: Screens are considered to have a negative impact, yet more than six out of 10 people turn to AI for psychological support

Global: Screens are considered to have a negative impact, yet more than six out of 10 people turn to AI for psychological support

Anoop Khanna | 15 Jun 2026

HDFC Life reports 99.7% claim settlement ratio in FY26

HDFC Life reports 99.7% claim settlement ratio in FY26

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 12 Jun 2026

Apollo Global Management eyes Japanese life insurer acquisitions to expand in Asia

Apollo Global Management eyes Japanese life insurer acquisitions to expand in Asia

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 12 Jun 2026

Malaysia: Plans to make long-term care insurance mandatory

Malaysia: Plans to make long-term care insurance mandatory

Anoop Khanna | 10 Jun 2026

Past Articles

South Korea: Around 86% of insurance disputes arise from denied claims

South Korea: Around 86% of insurance disputes arise from denied claims

Philippines: Essential medicines to be available free across more than 2000 outlets

Philippines: Essential medicines to be available free across more than 2000 outlets

India: Young Indians buying life insurance earlier, report finds

India: Young Indians buying life insurance earlier, report finds

India: Insurance achieves broad-based growth as protection demand accelerates

India: Insurance achieves broad-based growth as protection demand accelerates

Nippon Life to invest US$9.4bn in Blackstone under strategic partnership

Nippon Life to invest US$9.4bn in Blackstone under strategic partnership

Indian life insurers seek to double tax-free insurance limit

Indian life insurers seek to double tax-free insurance limit

Igloo partners with Chubb Life to expand life and health insurance distribution in Vietnam and Indonesia

Igloo partners with Chubb Life to expand life and health insurance distribution in Vietnam and Indonesia

Hong Kong: Manulife announces strategic partnership with Alibaba Cloud

Hong Kong: Manulife announces strategic partnership with Alibaba Cloud

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