Several factors are complicating accessibility to healthcare, according to a study commissioned by Prudential plc.
Globally, the direct economic cost of Nat CAT in 2025 was estimated at $296bn, below the decadal average of $394bn (2015 to 2024) and most recent five-year average of $409bn. In APAC, the estimated economic losses were $87bn (Asia: $83bn, Oceania: $4bn), according to Guy Carpenter's "Natural Catastrophe and Climate Report", released in January 2026.
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has announced that the Policy Guarantee Programme is planned to take effect in 2027.
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) is continuing to tighten oversight of financially troubled insurance companies.
Government subsidies of health insurance premiums for over 11m Indonesians have been suspended by the Health Social Security Agency (BPJS Kesehatan). This massive exercise was initiated after a review of the data of subsidy recipients by the Ministry of Social Affairs, which revealed that the Indonesians concerned no longer met the eligibility criteria for the subsidies.
Asia Reinsurance Brokers (ARB) has appointed Ms Inti Amaliah as President Director of ARB Indonesia.
Indonesia's financial regulator, the Financial Services Authority (OJK), says that it ensures leadership continuity and the smooth execution of regulatory and supervisory duties in the financial services sector, as well as consumer and public protection, by appointing Acting/Replacement Members of the Board of Commissioners.
The government is increasing the investment limit for pension funds and insurance companies in the capital market from 8% to 20% of their total investments.
Mr Budi Herawan, Chairman of Asosiasi Asuransi Umum Indonesia (AAUI), has been appointed the 2026 Chairman of the ASEAN Insurance Council.
The Indonesian Life Insurance Association (AAJI) last week officially inaugurated GRHA AAJI during a grand launching event coinciding with AAJI's 24th anniversary.