Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC) has released updated analysis showing that the Cyclone Reinsurance Pool (cyclone pool) is delivering significant downward pressure on insurance premiums, and improving insurance availability for Australians living in cyclone-prone areas.
Modern technological tools must be integrated into the insurance business in Arab markets, and operators have to exert greater efforts to deal with the challenges that emerge with the use of technology, said the General Arab Insurance Federation (GAIF) secretary-general Chakib Abouzaid.
The insurance sector in Jordan has seen notable progress since the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) took over supervision of the sector in 2021, said the chairman of the Jordan Insurance Federation (JIF) Majed Smairat at the opening of the AqabaConf 2025 yesterday in Aqaba, Jordan.
Vietnam National Reinsurance Corporation (VINARE) has posted a strong operating performance, supported by its five-year average return-on-equity ratio of 10.6% (2020-2024), notes AM Best.
Saudi Reinsurance has posted net profits after zakat attributable to shareholders of SAR35.4m in the first quarter of this year, 11.4% higher than in the corresponding quarter of 2023.
This new company, yet to be named, will provide critical underwriting capabilities, underpinned by cutting-edge AI technologies, to help accelerate growth of the insurance and capital market ecosystem in the Gulf region and support the continued evolution of regional capital markets.
Zhibao Technology Inc (ZBAO), a Nasdaq-listed company, recently released its financial data for the first half of the 2025 fiscal year, showcasing its growth. The company's operating revenue for the period reached CNY146.4m ($20.14m), marking a 74% year-on-year increase. Operating profit also surged by CNY12.18m.
These are the highlights for all events and updates across the industry this week.
Lloyd's has announced that Mr Patrick Tiernan has been appointed as CEO by the Council of Lloyd's.
The Australian insurance industry says that extreme weather, building inflation, soaring reinsurance premiums and state insurance taxes are the key factors that push up the insurance premiums.