The Life Insurance Association, Singapore (LIA Singapore) has announced the full year industry results for 2025, ending the year with a 11.3% growth over 2024, reaching a total of S$6.53bn ($5.17bn) in total weighted new business premiums.
President of Kazakhstan, Mr Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has vowed the personally oversee the investigation into large-scale embezzlement from the country's Social Medical Insurance Fund (SMIF).
In Uzbekistan, a presidential decree, dated 30 December 2025, has moved back the launch date of free planned inpatient care under state health insurance by six months.
Cancer has emerged as the fastest-growing condition in both insurance utilisation and cost across the Asia Pacific region over the past 18 months, according to the "2026 Global Medical Trends Report" by WTW.
A noted lack of confidence in New Zealand in the public health system is behind the shift of individuals to the private sector.
Several factors are complicating accessibility to healthcare, according to a study commissioned by Prudential plc.
The Federation of African National Insurance Companies (FANAF) kicked off its 50th General Assembly on 9 February with a call to insurers to play a more active role in addressing emerging risks.
Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC), one of the leading regional multi-line insurance providers for both corporates and individuals, has announced a net profit before tax of AED533.1m ($145.1m), representing a 14.3% increase compared to 2024.
The Ivorian insurance market continued on its growth trajectory, with its total revenue rising by 9.9% to FCFA688.8bn ($1.24bn) in 2025, compared to 2024. The Ivorian insurance market remains the leading market in the CIMA zone.
Called IncomeNow, it is a savings and protection plan aimed at customers looking for guaranteed income along with life insurance cover.