Premiums collected by the "Big Seven" life insurance companies via the bancassurance channel has continued to climb, reflecting the trend of the past two years.
Bank-affiliated insurers saw a slight year-on-year increase of 4% in combined premiums collected from regular-payment policies through the bancassurance channel in January 2026.
Ping An Health Insurance Co and PKU Healthcare Corporation have released a set of health and nutrition selection standards adapted for Chinese family meals.
China's healthcare market is forecast to grow significantly over the next decade (up from $1.4tn in 2024), driven by a rapidly aging population, says UBS Investment Bank in a blog on its website.
The premium rates of newly launched term life insurance policies have been increasing since the start of this year and are expected to rise by 5-10%.
The financial performance of listed life insurer New China Insurance (NCI), one of the country's biggest insurers, is assessed as 'Very Strong', says Fitch Ratings.
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.
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 of operations in Singapore.
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 major markets.
The Iraqi government has rolled out the Dhamani digital health platform built to bring health insurance and medical records into the digital age.