The Beijing Commercial Aerospace Insurance Co-insurance Pool has unveiled two landmark resources: a comprehensive aerospace insurance database and a standardised operating manual for launch drop-zone claims services.
Evidence of oil pollution was found near the coast of Kuwait in early April, with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claiming it had targeted energy and petrochemical facilities across the region in retaliatory attacks.
The Insurers Federation of Egypt (IFE) has advocated for the development of a broader range of sustainable insurance products that meet environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards.
Thailand's cabinet has approved an emergency decree aimed at alleviating cost of living pressures and supporting energy costs.
Thailand's insurance regulator, the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC), announced that this year, it will be using a Top-Down Scenario approach to assess the systemic impact of various events, as part of the framework for conducting the 2026 OIC Stress Test for life and non-life insurance companies.
Lockton has announced the appointments of Mr Jaideep "Jay" Sharma as CEO of Lockton India, subject to regulatory approval, and Mr Nicholas "Nick" Lee as CEO Designate of Malaysia, of Lockton Sime.
Middle East Insurance Review (MEIR) has opened nominations for the prestigious Middle East Insurance Industry Awards (MIIA) for this year-which is the 13th annual edition.
Organisations and their people are operating under sustained uncertainty because of rising cyber threats, rapid adoption of AI and skilled labour shortages, according to 2026 People Risks report by Marsh.
Hong Kong recorded 9,427 fraud cases in the first quarter, with total losses reaching HK$1.85bn ($236m), an increase of 18.6% y-o-y, according to police data. Elderly residents were disproportionately affected, with both victim numbers and financial losses seeing a sharp rise, largely due to investment scams.
In this edition of the MEIR Dialogue, we speak to Moody's Vice President - Senior Analyst Mohammed Ali Londe and Vice President - Senior Credit Officer Brandan Holmes on how the (re)insurance industry will adapt to the ongoing conflict in the long run.