The Federal Government has officially inaugurated the Insurance Policyholders' Protection Fund (IPPF), which is established under the newly enacted Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025. The Fund acts as a critical shield designed to safeguard policyholders in the event of insurer distress or failure.
As the Middle East faces a period of uncertainty and conflict due to continuing tensions in the region, the UAE has acted swiftly to support the mental health and wellbeing of its population.
The Insurers Federation of Egypt (IFE) has confirmed that the country's healthcare segment is facing a series of strategic challenges related to digital transformation, most notably the high initial costs required to implement AI.
Anxiety disorders are the single largest driver of wellbeing loss in Australia, with an average of 45% of years lived with disability (YLD), according to a Zurich Insurance report.
Vietnamese commercial banks are continuing the trend of shifting to direct ownership of insurance companies, instead of merely distributing insurance products in partnership with insurers.
LIMRA and Prudential plc have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU), marking the next phase of a longstanding collaboration focused on supporting a future-ready agency team across Prudential's markets in Asia.
As of 31 March 2026, there are 4m life insurance covers across New Zealand, against an estimated population of 5.35m. At the same time, annual life insurance premiums reached NZ$3.31bn ($1.93bn), up 2.7% y-o-y, even as cover numbers continue to fall.
Thailand's insurance regulator, the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC), has revealed that total premiums in the Thai insurance business for 2025 has reached THB969bn ($29.61bn), despite volatile economic conditions and risks. It represents a 3.17% increase from 2024.
LIMRA and Prudential plc have announced the signing of a new memorandum of understanding (MoU), marking the next phase of a longstanding collaboration focussed on supporting a future-ready agency team across Prudential's markets in Asia.
The Moroccan insurance and reinsurance sector saw 17.2% year-on-year growth in the first quarter of this year, with premiums standing at MAD21.3bn ($2.3bn), according to the Insurance and Social Security Supervisory Authority (ACAPS).