Amid ongoing economic pressures, only 14% of Indonesians feel highly financially secure. This is despite encouraging signs of progress in overall financial resilience, with the proportion of Indonesians demonstrating high financial resilience increasing from 30% in 2025 to 34% in 2026.
Thailand's healthcare system is facing significant challenges: an ageing society, rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and continuously increasing costs of medical treatment and technology.
Members of the Federation of African National Insurance Companies (FANAF) plan to adopt the "Pan-African Pact for Insurance Inclusion", a reference framework intended to mobilise stakeholders around shared objectives.
Allianz Malaysia is preparing to launch a basic medical insurance plan next year, joining a national initiative aimed at expanding healthcare coverage.
QBE Insurance has announced the appointment of Mr Christopher Harris as an Independent Non Executive Director to the QBE Group Board, subject to regulatory approvals.
The incoming Chairman of the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA), Mrs Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, has unveiled a strategic blueprint anchored on collaboration, trust and regulatory compliance.
A resumption of military confrontation in the Middle East could dampen consumer sentiment and slow growth in the UAE, which might hinder insurers' growth prospects in 2026, said S&P Global Ratings (S&P).
AIA Malaysia is sharpening its focus on the HNW segment with AIA Infinite, a purpose-built ecosystem designed to support HNW Malaysians in wealth preservation, legacy structuring and multi-generational planning.
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.