Nippon Life Insurance Company's (Nissay) large and stable in-force book of business in Japan, coupled with a gradually improving earnings mix and expanding overseas operations, is expected to position the company to achieve sustainable solid core operating profits over the long term, according to AM Best.
As Asia continues to age, two retirement paths are now emerging, alongside the sense that retiring is becoming a test of preparation, adaptability and financial resilience, according to a new survey and report by Sun Life, titled "Retirement Reimagined: Asia's Retirement Divide".
The underwriting profitability of Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), among the leading insurers in the Middle East, has improved in recent years, evidenced by a net/gross combined ratio of 94.5% in the first nine months of 2025 and 95.5% in 2024, notes AM Best.
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has released its "2024 Health Accounts System of Dubai" (HASD) report , which reflects the continued development of Dubai's health insurance system and its role in supporting the economy and enhancing quality of life.
Saudi-based Wataniya Insurance improved its competitive position, despite challenging market conditions in 2025, S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has pointed out as it revised its outlook to "Positive" from "Stable" on the insurer's ratings.
AXA Hong Kong and Macau (AXA) has introduced Quest by AXA, an industry pioneering AI-powered platform that equips financial consultants to deliver clearer, consistent and insight-led financial and insurance guidance to customers.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman yesterday delivered the Union Budget for the fiscal year beginning on 1 April which contains several proposed measures that will have an impact on the insurance sector.
India's Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Mrs Nirmala Sitharaman, yesterday presented the Union Budget for the financial year 2026-2027 in Parliament. Reacting to Mrs Sitharaman's nearly 90-minute-long Budget speech, the Indian insurance industry describes it as one that lays out the government's economic roadmap anchored in growth, investment and fiscal stability.
Thailand and the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Laos) will collaborate on developing a sustainable and accessible health insurance ecosystem, framing guidelines for the supervision of insurance for electric vehicles (EVs) and promoting electronic insurance policies (e-policies).
Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance Company, one of the three biggest insurers in Saudi Arabia, posted net profits after zakat attributable to shareholders of SAR1.08bn ($288m) in 2025, down by 7.45% from SAR1.17bn in 2024.