Sanlam, a leading pan-African financial services group focused on emerging markets, delivered a strong performance in the first quarter of 2026, supported by resilient client activity, strong growth in new business and very strong net inflows from clients.
The Tunisian insurance market generated satisfactory growth in premium income in the first quarter of the year, buoyed by a notable increase in life insurance premiums and positive growth across all lines.
The operating performance of Bahrain-based Life Insurance Corporation (International) [LICI] is adequate, albeit subject to some volatility, primarily due to movements in interest rates, says AM Best.
Saudi Arabian Cooperative Insurance Company (SAICO) has appointed Mr Khalid Ali Ballow as Acting CEO, effective 21 May 2026, according to a bourse filing on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul).
The Deutsche Ruck Group, which marks its 75th annniversary this year, achieved the highest premium growth in life reinsurance in 2025, according to a statement released by the global reinsurance company.
A new insurance model is being developed to address the growing need for elderly care to enable people to afford physical and mental care as they age.
About 89% of participants assess life insurance as essential, according to Vietnam Insurance Association (IAV).
FWD Group has appointed Mr Martin Zingg as a Non-Executive Director to its Board of Directors. With this appointment, he has become a member of the Board's audit and risk committees, as well.
The national census of Japan in 2025 has recorded the steepest fall in its total population. It marks a decline of over 3m persons in the last five years, according to official preliminary statistics released on 29 May 2026.
Nepal will soon restructure its national health insurance programme to ensure that it remains sustainable, and misuse of the health insurance funds is prevented.