Japan recorded a sharp rise in multiple pregnancies linked to assisted reproductive technology (ART) in 2023, reaching a record 4,354 cases, according to a recent study.
Companies in China are ramping up investment in AI but are simultaneously grappling with increasing risks around vendor dependence, intellectual property exposure and cybersecurity, according to a new survey by global law firm DLA Piper.
Thailand's insurance industry is projected to exceed THB1tn ($30.7bn) in total premiums in 2026 for the first time, driven by steady growth across life, health, and critical illness (CI) lines despite a challenging economic backdrop.
Lebanon's Minister of Economy and Trade, Mr Amer Al-Basat, has unveiled a national strategy to restructure the insurance sector to support economic recovery.
Work on the electronic integration of the National Health Insurance Platform, Dhamani, with pharmacies across the Sultanate has begun.
Al Ain Ahlia Insurance Company (Al Ain Ahlia) has announced the conclusion of Mr Mohd Mazhar Hamadeh's tenure as CEO, effective 11 June 2026. The announcement was made in a company statement disclosed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX).
Bangkok Life Assurance has offered a flexible health rider that can be attached to its life insurance policies, giving policyholders additional medical protection beyond standard death benefits.
The Saudi Capital Market Authority has approved an application from The Company for Cooperative Insurance (Tawuniya) to increase its capital to SAR2.25bn ($599m) from SAR1.5bn, a 50% rise.
The Mortality Resilience Index (MRI) for China reached 39.2% in 2024, according to Swiss Re Institute (SRI) which compiles the Index, a measure of household financial protection in the event of a breadwinner's death.
China's five major insurance giants are set to distribute aggregate annual dividends of approximately CNY102.4bn ($14.3bn) for the 2025 financial year.