Cameroon-headquartered pan-African group SAAR Assurance has finalised a majority stake acquisition in Compagnie d'Assurance et de Reassurance (CAR), marking its entry into the Mauritanian market.
Kuwait's Enaya Insurance Company has a track record of strong operating performance, demonstrated by a return-on-equity ratio of 16% in 2025, says AM Best.
The Senegalese Federation of Insurance Companies (FSSA) has said that it needs to strengthen its participation in covering projects in the extractive sector, as oil, gas and mining have become one of its main growth opportunities.
Kuwait Insurance Company (KIC) has a track record of strong operating performance, demonstrated by a three-year (2023-2025) weighted average return-on-equity ratio (ROE) (including other comprehensive income, [OCI]) of 12%, notes AM Best.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $700m policy-based loan to support reforms aimed at strengthening insurance in Pakistan.
The operating performance of Taishan Property & Casualty Insurance Co's (Taishan P&C) is expected to improve steadily over the next one to two years, given its tighter underwriting discipline and a conservative investment strategy, says Fitch Ratings.
SAIC Motor Insurance (SAIC Captive) is projecting moderate early-stage underwriting losses due to upfront start-up expenses, says AM Best.
The concentration in China's property & casualty (P&C) sector is severe. Out of 81 P&C companies evaluated, the top three companies control over 60% of the market, according to a report on the competitiveness of Chinese insurers.
The Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) has expressed its support for the government's review of the funding model for Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ). It says the review presents an opportunity to create a more sustainable and equitable approach to financing the country's emergency services.
The Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) expects a cautious outlook for the Islamic insurance industry in 2026, due to global uncertainties that weigh on business confidence and consumer sentiment.