Indonesia: Rupiah weakness and other challenges squeeze insurance sector

Indonesia: Rupiah weakness and other challenges squeeze insurance sector

The weakening rupiah exchange rate and declining foreign exchange reserves were key challenges in the insurance industry in the second quarter of this year, with these risks potentially persisting into the second half of 2026, said the think...

AIR team | 22 Jul 2026

Taiwan: New rules bar insurance sales practices that frame interest-sensitive life insurance plans as bank deposits

Taiwan: New rules bar insurance sales practices that frame interest-sensitive life insurance plans as bank deposits

Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has announced major amendments to regulations governing interest-rate sensitive life insurance products. It is introducing stricter disclosure requirements, regular policyholder notifications...

AIR team | 22 Jul 2026

Vietnam: Privately-held insurers likely to have a role in proposed multi-tiered healthcare financing model

Vietnam: Privately-held insurers likely to have a role in proposed multi-tiered healthcare financing model

The Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Finance and Vietnam Social Security (VSS) are studying the establishment of a multi-tiered healthcare financing model.

AIR team | 22 Jul 2026

Indonesia: Insurers' profitability focus shifts from premium growth to risk management

Indonesia: Insurers' profitability focus shifts from premium growth to risk management

The sustainability of insurance companies' profitability no longer depends solely on premium growth, but rather on strategic capabilities in managing risk, strengthening underwriting processes, and maintaining the quality of investment...

AIR team | 22 Jul 2026

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