Global trade credit risk management group Coface has forecast global growth of 2.6% this year, a slight easing from 2.8% in 2025. The forecast was made before 28 February when the US-Israel vs Iran military conflict began.
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) noted the performance of the insurance industry, underwriting, and pension fund (PPDP) remained stable in early 2026, supported by a level of solvency that was far above the minimum threshold. But behind the stability, there is a fairly sharp divergence of performance between the life insurance line and the pension fund.
Prudential Indonesia has launched PRUMapan, a traditional life insurance product with Mapan Fund Benefits designed to help Millennials and Gen Z prepare long-term financial planning in an affordable, flexible, and accessible way.
The total premiums generated by the Indonesian non-life market grew to IDR112.81tn ($6.69bn) in 2025, according to Ms Trinita Situmeang, Deputy Chairperson for Statistics and Research at the General Insurance Association (AAUI).
The Indonesian General Insurance Association (AAUI) is coordinating with other associations, such as the Indonesian Life Insurance Association (AAJI) and the Indonesian Sharia Insurance Association (AASI), to formulate an appropriate scheme for insurance companies unable to establish their own Medical Advisory Boards (MABs).
The general insurance and reinsurance sector in Indonesia recorded positive performance in 2025. This growth demonstrates the industry's resilience in facing economic challenges and business risks.
The Indonesian life insurance industry's outlook for 2026 is projected to show more stable growth after premium performance experienced pressure throughout last year.
The majority of Asia's middle class feel financially anxious and underprepared for retirement, as rising living costs and growing family responsibilities reshape financial priorities across generations.
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.