Thailand is facing a rapidly escalating medical inflation crisis, raising concerns among insurers and regulators about its long-term implications for the healthcare and insurance sectors.
As life expectancy continues to rise, the concept of longevity is shifting beyond simply living longer to focusing on living better. Increasingly, longevity is being defined by good health, financial resilience and the ability to maintain independence with adequate support over time.
Cameroon-headquartered pan-African group SAAR Assurance has finalised a majority stake acquisition in Compagnie d'Assurance et de Reassurance (CAR), marking its entry into the Mauritanian market.
Kuwait's Enaya Insurance Company has a track record of strong operating performance, demonstrated by a return-on-equity ratio of 16% in 2025, says AM Best.
Cigna Healthcare Hong Kong is expanding services that help workers stay healthy and address illnesses earlier, as rising medical costs put pressure on employers.
Prudential plc has appointed Ms Donna Cotter as CEO of Wealth. Her appointment was effective 1 June 2026.
Vietnam's life insurance market has been through significant upheaval over the last four years. Following a period of rapid expansion, there has been a sharp correction triggered by the bancassurance mis-selling crisis in late 2022, according to a new report by Milliman.
Kuwait Insurance Company (KIC) has a track record of strong operating performance, demonstrated by a three-year (2023-2025) weighted average return-on-equity ratio (ROE) (including other comprehensive income, [OCI]) of 12%, notes AM Best.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $700m policy-based loan to support reforms aimed at strengthening insurance in Pakistan.
The illustrated interest rate for participating life insurance policies in China is set to be lowered, starting on 1 July this year.