Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched Universal Health Coverage Practitioners and Experts Knowledge Exchange and Resources (UHC PEERS), a regional peer-to-peer learning network to accelerate universal health coverage across Asia and the Pacific.
The longest and rarest heatwaves - which can last for weeks - show the greatest increase in frequency according to a new study by University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Between 2000 and 2024 the world saw 965 insurers shutting shop majorly due to insolvencies according to a new research study released in July 2025.
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) were among the emerging insurance markets (excluding China) that exhibited above-trend growth in 2024, according to Swiss Re Institute (SRI) in a report on global insurance developments.
Key priorities identified in the development of Islamic finance include the development of deep and liquid local currency sukuk markets, broadening the investor base, and addressing legal, regulatory, and market infrastructure gaps to support the growth of Islamic insurance and fund sectors, was the consensus reached at the 23rd Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) Stability Forum.
Arch Capital Group has promoted Ms Ondine Bourrut Lacouture to the role of active underwriter of Arch Syndicate 1955 at Lloyd's.
At least 20 (re)insurers have failed somewhere in the world in every single year between 2000 and 2024, according to the third edition of the "Global Failed Insurer Catalogue" published by Property and Casualty Insurance Compensation Corporation (PACICC).
MS Amlin has appointed Ms Nicola Harris as head of natural resources. She will join the company in August 2025.
Gallagher Re has appointed Mr Pablo Muñoz as CEO of global facultative reinsurance. In this newly created role, he becomes a member of the Reinsurance Global Executive Committee and will collaborate closely with Gallagher Re's leadership team to enhance the firm's facultative capabilities and broaden its client reach.