German multinational insurer Allianz SE has formally completed a major restructuring of its operations in India by divesting the majority of its holdings in two long-standing joint ventures with the Bajaj Group. The companies concerned are Bajaj General Insurance Company and Bajaj Life Insurance Company, both of which have been strategic partners since 2001. Allianz […]

A rising wave of financial awareness is sweeping through Asia’s young adults, signalling a shift from short-term spending habits towards long-term economic planning. Recent research indicates that this generation increasingly views saving, investing, and insurance as essential pillars for personal financial stability. Prudential’s latest study, “Financial Mindset of Asia’s Young Adults”, surveyed over 5,300 participants […]

The opening week of 2026 witnessed notable dynamism in Asia’s insurance sector, with leading companies across India, Hong Kong, and Singapore unveiling a range of new life insurance, savings, and income-oriented products. Simultaneously, insurers intensified efforts to expand distribution channels through bank partnerships, reflecting a strategic focus on broadening market access and catering to evolving […]

Vietnam has announced a significant expansion of its health insurance coverage, providing full reimbursement for medical examinations and treatment to near-poor households and seniors aged 75 and above who receive social pension benefits. This policy came into effect on 1 January 2026. The initiative follows a resolution adopted by the National Assembly on 11 December […]