Infrastructure boom fuels expansion of non-life insurance market
By Lan Thuy
June 06, 2026 | 14:40
Resilient exports, rising public investment and sustained FDI inflows are expected to create new growth momentum for Vietnam’s non-life insurance market in 2026, particularly across infrastructure, construction and logistics segments.
Igloo expands into life insurance with Chubb Life partnership in Vietnam
By Thanh Van
June 06, 2026 | 11:25
Igloo announced a strategic partnership with Chubb Life Insurance Vietnam Company Limited and PT Chubb Life Insurance Indonesia.
Vietnam targets 25 per cent micro-insurance coverage by 2030
By Lan Thuy
June 05, 2026 | 14:42
Backed by digitalisation and regulatory support, Vietnam is seeking to bring affordable insurance to up to one-quarter of the population by 2030, transforming a long-overlooked segment.
Willis and Global Parametrics deliver payouts to coffee farmers hit by storms
By Thanh Van
May 22, 2026 | 09:39
On May 21, Willis, a WTW business (NASDAQ: WTW), and Global Parametrics announced payouts of an innovative parametric policy have been distributed to coffee farmers in the Central Highlands of Vietnam who suffered losses due to high rainfall during the 20
Life insurance market heats up despite slowing new sales
By Tuyet Thuy
May 15, 2026 | 11:39
Vietnam’s life insurance market posted a double-digit decline in new business premiums in early 2026, but rising competition from emerging insurers is rapidly reshaping market share dynamics.
Insurance shareholders push for higher dividends in 2026
By Lan Thuy
April 24, 2026 | 12:21
Insurers are under pressure to boost dividends this year despite rising claims and market volatility straining their payout capacity.
Vietnam's life insurance industry to surpass $7 billion by 2030
By Thanh Van
April 16, 2026 | 14:26
Vietnam's life insurance industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.9 per cent.
Non-life insurance competition heats up as smaller players gain ground
By Lan Thuy
April 16, 2026 | 14:25
Smaller insurers are challenging incumbents in the non-life insurance market as competition intensifies in early 2026.
Insurance market splits in Q1 amid market divergence
By Lan Thuy
April 08, 2026 | 23:46
Vietnam’s insurance market showed modest growth in Q1, 2026, but a sharp divide emerged as non-life expanded on rising protection demand while life insurance continued to struggle under inflation-driven shifts in consumer behaviour.
Techcom Life forms strategic partnership with RGA
By Thanh Van
April 01, 2026 | 13:21
Techcom Life Insurance and RGA jointly announced a strategic partnership on March 30.
ACB proposes $20 million non-life insurance subsidiary
By Duc Anh
March 24, 2026 | 20:23
Southern lender ACB has unveiled a formal proposal to establish a non-life insurance subsidiary as part of a strategic pivot to evolve into a comprehensive financial services provider by 2030.
Middle East turmoil raises risks for Vietnam's insurance sector
By Tuyet Thuy
March 23, 2026 | 12:41
The current Middle East conflict is driving up insurance premiums and tightening reinsurance terms, posing growing risks for Vietnam's insurance sector.
Sun Life Vietnam raises charter capital to over $727 million
By Thanh Van
March 11, 2026 | 10:33
Sun Life Vietnam has increased its charter capital to more than $727 million following approval from the Ministry of Finance.
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