The 1Q2026 solvency reports of 63 life insurance companies show that they raked in premiums of CNY462.35bn ($68.14bn) through the bancassurance channel, accounting for 47.78% of their total premiums of CNY967.79bn.
The era of longevity presents vast development opportunities for the insurance industry, allowing insurance companies to leverage their strengths to deepen their participation in the pension system.
Generali has recorded strong performance for the first quarter of 2026, driven by robust growth across its life, P&C, and asset & wealth management segments.
The Philippine Insurance Industry reported a stable performance in the first quarter of 2026, according to data from Manila's Insurance Commission (IC), supported by continued growth in premiums, invested assets, and benefit payments.
Bharti AXA Life Insurance, one of India's leading private life insurers, has announced a total bonus of INR2.05bn ($24.7m) for the financial year 2025-26. The bonus comprises a Revisionary Bonus (RB) of INR1.45bn, a Terminal Bonus of INR200m, and a Cash Bonus of INR400m.
The Federal Government has officially inaugurated the Insurance Policyholders' Protection Fund (IPPF), which is established under the newly enacted Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025. The Fund acts as a critical shield designed to safeguard policyholders in the event of insurer distress or failure.
As the Middle East faces a period of uncertainty and conflict due to continuing tensions in the region, the UAE has acted swiftly to support the mental health and wellbeing of its population.
The Insurers Federation of Egypt (IFE) has confirmed that the country's healthcare segment is facing a series of strategic challenges related to digital transformation, most notably the high initial costs required to implement AI.
Anxiety disorders are the single largest driver of wellbeing loss in Australia, with an average of 45% of years lived with disability (YLD), according to a Zurich Insurance report.
Vietnamese commercial banks are continuing the trend of shifting to direct ownership of insurance companies, instead of merely distributing insurance products in partnership with insurers.