Nigeria's insurance sector recorded real GDP growth of 20.78% in the third quarter of this year, up from 15.70% in the previous quarter and exceeding growth rates of below 10% seen over the last six quarters, according tothe National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
The Financial Regulatory Authority has issued a new rule requiring government insurance funds to invest 5%-20% of their total assets in shares listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange through open-ended investment funds, applicable when a fund's total investments exceed EGP100m ($2.1m).
The Insurance Authority (IA) held its Asian Insurance Forum (AIF) on 8 December 2025 under the theme "Navigating Uncertainties and Embracing Innovation."
The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission have issued an official statement confirming that they have launched an investigation into PICC P&C President Yu Ze.
The East African insurance sector has demonstrated resilience and steady growth, driven by economic expansion, rising financial literacy and accelerated digital transformation. Regulatory reforms have also strengthened market stability and consumer confidence, according to a report by the global professional services firm Deloitte.
The Insurers Federation of Egypt (IFE) has affirmed that adopting AI technologies within the insurance sector is a strategic step toward developing the market, boosting competitiveness, and enhancing operational efficiency across all insurance branches.
Lloyd's of London has signalled its intentions to enter the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) GIFT City in India.
Fitch Ratings has maintained a 'neutral' outlook on the APAC insurance sector for 2026. This reflects robust performance and strong solvency buffers across most markets in the region.
Taiwan's National Health Insurance Administration (NHIA) has decided to cover an expensive but effective gene therapy for a rare disease aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency.
Morocco's House of Representatives, which is the lower house of Parliament, has approved a draft law amending a 1984 royal decree concerning compensation for victims of accidents involving motor vehicles.