‘Insurance demand slowing as high costs squeeze budget’

Philstar - Nov 2, 2026

Rising cost of living is forcing more Filipinos to put off life insurance purchases, while some business owners are withdrawing money from their existing policies to fund operations, with demand expected to weaken further over the next six months, according to FWD Life Insurance Corp.

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