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.
State-Owned Enterprises Management Agency (BP BUMN) and sovereign wealth fund Danantara Indonesia are targeting completion of the consolidation of state-owned insurers under the auspices of the Indonesia Financial Group (IFG) by the end of this year.
Zurich Insurance (Hong Kong) has partnered with YAS Insurance to offer embedded insurance for robots, aiming to accelerate AI and robotics adoption across Hong Kong industries. Under the collaboration, Zurich will design bespoke micro-insurance products embedded directly into YAS's robotics sales and service offerings.
The peace deal between the US and Iran to end the three-and-a-half-month-long conflict in the Middle East is likely to have a major impact on the insurance and reinsurance markets worldwide.
The state-owned Caisse Nationale de Mutualite Agricole (CNMA, National Agricultural Mutual Fund) has posted positive financial results for 2025, with an improvement in the performance of its various insurance branches.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has announced that the Government has initiated amendments to the Insurance Act to establish agricultural insurance as a standalone class of insurance business.
The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority (ADCDA) has warned that modern furniture pieces, such as sofas and smart tables equipped with electrical charging units, are becoming major causes of house fires due to manufacturing defects and misuse.
Al Ain Ahlia Insurance Company (Al Ain Ahlia) has announced the conclusion of Mr Mohd Mazhar Hamadeh's tenure as CEO, effective 11 June 2026. The announcement was made in a company statement disclosed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX).
The Senate's Commission for Research, Science, Technology and the Environment (CRSTE) has approved a draft Bill to amend the Construction and Building Code. The draft was presented by the Minister of Urban Planning, Housing and Living Environment, Mr Moussa Sanogo.