The number of new life insurance agents recruited in the first six months of 2026 decreased by more than 20% to 30,000, compared to the corresponding half last year.
Motor insurers in Morocco have increased premium rates by an average of around 5% for mandatory auto third-party liability insurance, as part of the legislative reform of compensation for victims of traffic accidents.
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) issued its "Financial Stability Report 2025" yesterday, affirming the strength and resilience of the UAE financial and banking system.
Japan's Financial Services Agency has launched interviews with insurers that had business dealings with insurance agency Advance Create, following allegations that insurers may have assisted in concealing improper accounting practices, according to a report by Toyo Keizai.
Hong Kong has announced the reappointment of Mr Clement Cheung Wan-ching as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Insurance Authority (IA) for a term of three years from 15 August 2026 to 14 August 2029.
India's Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointments of:
The Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency (SEDDK) has introduced new regulations aimed at strengthening corporate governance in participation insurance (takaful) and individual retirement plans.
Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) has warned of growing difficulties for high-risk companies and large factories to secure corporate insurance under the same terms as in the past, as non-life insurers strengthen risk-based underwriting.
China is directing a greater share of newly added national medical insurance funds towards primary healthcare institutions as part of efforts to reduce patients' out-of-pocket costs and strengthen community-level healthcare.
Thailand's insurance regulator, the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC), has developed its objectives and key results (OKRs) for FY2027.