Jordan's insurance market registered double-digit growth in the first quarter of year, driven by the medical insurance branch, while motor insurance continued to account for the largest share of the market's total paid claims.
The insurance industry in Egypt achieved strong growth in 2025, supported by the implementation of the Unified Insurance Law of 2024 and the expansion of the customer base, reflecting the growing role of the sector in supporting financial stability and providing protection for various economic activities.
Gulf Insurance Group (GIG) has announced a net profit of KWD13m ($42m), for the first quarter of 2026, representing a jump of 97.6% or KWD6.4 m, compared to the corresponding quarter last year.
Manulife Singapore will make available the Shield multi-cancer detection (MCD) laboratory developed test in Singapore from May 2026 through its partnership with Guardant Health.
The Philippine insurance industry's penetration rate increased to 2.03% in the first quarter of 2026, up from 1.89% a year earlier, driven by sustained growth in assets, premium collections and benefit payments, according to regulator data.
The Insurance Association of Turkiye (TSB) has released a comprehensive position paper, outlining the sector's strategic contributions to the Turkish economy and vision for sustainable growth and offering policy recommendations for a more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable insurance ecosystem.
Fawry for Banking Technology and Electronic Payments (Fawry), a company which operates a digital-only financial services platform, has obtained a third-party administrator (TPA) licence in Egypt through its subsidiary Treemed TPA, marking a decisive expansion into healthcare services.
Kyobo Life has launched a new character named 'Kkook' inspired by emperor penguins. The company explained that it found the spirit of mutual aid in insurance reflected in how emperor penguins endure Antarctica's harsh cold by sharing body heat.
Swiss Re has appointed Mr Dean Galligan as Head of Transactions for the Life and Health Reinsurance (L&H Re) Business Unit, effective 1 August 2026.
FWD Group has announced senior leadership appointments, with Mr Alex Wong joining as Group Chief Actuary and Mr Knattapisit Krutkrongchai appointed as CEO. Mr David Junius will become Managing Director and Group CFO, effective 1 July 2026. He is presently Deputy Group CFO.