Egyptian Takaful Properties and Liabilities Insurance Company (Egyptian Takaful) has a track record of solid operating performance despite the challenging macroeconomic conditions in Egypt, notes AM Best which assesses Egyptian Takaful's operating performance as adequate.
The 2026 profitability outlook of the insurance industry is subject to greater uncertainty than the 2025 results alone suggest, says the Insurance Authority in its "Saudi Insurance Market Report 2025" report.
Munich Re generated a net result of EUR2,211m ($2.55bn) in the second quarter of 2026 and EUR3,925m in the first half of the year, bolstered by very low major-loss expenditure in property-casualty reinsurance together with a very strong investment result.
India's insurance sector is poised for massive long-term growth, supported by structural reforms, low insurance penetration, and a favourable regulatory environment, but macroeconomic headwinds and profitability pressures remain key risks, said S&P Global Ratings.
Sun Life Asia has reported a 153% rise in net income to C$202m ($144m) in the second quarter of 2026.
The Thai insurance regulator will associate with Life Insurance Association and Association of Life Insurance Agents and Financial Advisors to promote the knowledge and understanding of life insurance to the public, according to a media release by The Thai Life Assurance Association.
A coalition of business, consumer, community and industry organisations has called on every party in the New South Wales Parliament to commit to scrapping the insurance tax before the March 2027 state election. New South Wales is the only Australian state that still funds emergency services by taxing home, motor and business insurance.
Bajaj General Insurance and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions are exploring a commercial insurance partnership in India to bring together the general insurer's strong local market presence with the global reinsurer's risk knowledge and commercial insurance capabilities.
The Saudi insurance sector continued to expand in 2025, with gross written premiums increasing by 11% to SAR84.3bn ($22.5bn) compared to 2024, according to the Insurance Authority in its latest flagship yearly report, "Saudi Insurance Market Report 2025".
China's unlisted property and casualty (P&C) insurers reported steady premium growth but weaker profitability in the first half of 2026, highlighting mounting pressure on underwriting margins and investment returns despite continued increases in insurance business income.