The UAE is taking steps to expand mandatory early cancer screening nationwide, with federal health authorities planning to link preventive tests to health insurance requirements, Minister of Health and Prevention Ahmed Al Sayegh told the Federal National Council (FNC) on 7 January 2026.
The P&C Insurance Department of the National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) has issued a document providing detailed answers to practical problems encountered during the implementation of the "Filiing-Execution Consistency" requirement for non-auto insurance.
Vietnam will provide full reimbursement of medical examination and treatment costs under its health insurance system to people from near-poor households and seniors aged 75 and above who receive social pension benefits, effective from 1 January 2026.
Wethaq Takaful Insurance Company - Egypt (Wethaq Egypt) aims to increase its issued capital to EGP750m ($15.9m) within the next three years to boost its financial solvency and support future growth plans, according to Mr Antar Gad, the company's Chairman.
Islamic Arab Insurance Company-Salama has activated a capital reduction on Dubai Financial Market, the Shariah-compliant insurer said in a statement lodged with the Dubai Financial Market.
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has officially revoked the establishment permit of the Shariah window of Manulife Indonesia, according to local news reports.
Indian general insurers and standalone health insurers settled a record 32.6m health insurance claims in financial year 2024-25 according to Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India's (IRDAI) annual report for the financial year.
The National Insurance Council (CNA) has implemented a risk guide to combat ill-gotten gains and money laundering attempts.
Mis-selling remains a top concern for Indian insurers as complaints related to unfair business practices rose again in 2025, according to a report by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).
Philippine President Marcos has signed the country's PHP6.793tn ($121.3bn) national budget for 2026, restoring government subsidy to the state insurer, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). The signing was held on 5 January at Malacañang Palace.