Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, continues to solidify its position as a global (re)insurance hub, with gross written premiums reaching $4.2bn in 2025, an increase of 20% year-on-year.
Sukoon Insurance, one of the biggest insurers in the UAE, has chalked up profit before tax of AED141.7m ($38.6m) in the first quarter of this year, a 24% jump year-on-year, driven by an improved operational performance and a prudent income-focused investment portfolio.
Anadolu Anonim Turk Sigorta Sirketi's (Anadolu Sigorta), among Turkiye's biggest P&C insurers, has a record of good profitability, according to Fitch Ratings.
The first-quarter solvency reports of 76 non-listed P&C insurance companies reveal both bright spots and emerging concerns in the sector.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the new operating paradigm of the insurance industry, especially with the rise of AI agents like 'Lobster'.
The Beijing Commercial Aerospace Insurance Co-insurance Pool has unveiled two landmark resources: a comprehensive aerospace insurance database and a standardised operating manual for launch drop-zone claims services.
Swiss Re reported a net income of $1.5bn and a return on equity (ROE) of 23.6% for the first quarter of 2026, driven by increased contributions from all business units, supported by low natural catastrophe experience and a strong investment contribution.
The overseas businesses of South Korean insurance companies recorded a net income of $197m in 2025, $37.9m higher than the $159.1m recorded a year earlier, according to data released by the Financial Supervisory Service.
Paris-headquartered reinsurance giant SCOR has recorded a net income of EUR225m (EUR220m adjusted, that is, excluding the 'mark to market' impact of the option on own shares) in 1Q2026, supported by all business activities, the company said in a statement.
The global commercial insurance market entered 2026 with rare tailwinds for buyers, offering broad capacity, flexible underwriting and competitive pricing across many major lines, but the favourable environment sits alongside rising geopolitical, legal and claims-related risks that could quickly narrow options for organizations that delay action, says a new report from Aon.