Global reinsurance giant Swiss Re has set aside an additional reserve of $400m for the Middle East war.
The first-quarter financial results of insurance companies in Saudi Arabia signal an early but cautious recovery from the widespread pressures observed throughout 2025, according to BADRI management consultancy, an international actuarial and risk consultancy.
The Insurance Association of Pakistan (IAP) has presented a set of proposals focusing primarily on taxation and regulatory considerations with respect to the insurance sector.
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.