Australian insurance broker Steadfast Group has received an indicative takeover proposal from US specialty insurance distributor Amwins Group Inc and private equity firm Dragoneer Investment Group. The announcement triggered a record 36% jump in the company's share price.
HDFC Life, one of India's leading insurers, has reported continued strength in its claim settlement performance, with a claim settlement ratio of 99.7% for individual death claims in FY26. The company said it continues to consistently deliver on its promise to customers, as reflected in this year's high settlement ratio.
South African life and non-life insurers continue to navigate a challenging macroeconomic environment, says S&P Global Ratings (S&P).
The recent interest rate increase in Indonesia is seen to have consequences for the insurance industry, particularly on investment value and company liquidity management.
Asia-Pacific insurers and reinsurers are facing a new set of potential macroeconomic shocks, triggered by trade and geopolitical uncertainties that are affecting business growth and investments, says S&P Global Ratings (S&P).
Rising living costs are weakening financial resilience and leaving households less prepared for the future, according to Sun Life Singapore Financial Resilience Index.
The first three months of this year represent an encouraging but narrowly concentrated step forward for the Saudi insurance industry, with a few standout exceptions, according to international actuarial and risk solutions company BADRI Management Consultancy.
Kuwait City-headquartered Enaya Insurance Company counts, among its strengths, an expanding franchise as the sixth-largest insurer in Kuwait by gross written premiums (GWP), underpinned by the backing of the Al Ghanim Industries Group, says Moody's Ratings (Moody's).
Gulf Insurance Group-Jordan (GIG Jordan) has recorded a sharp rise in net profits in 1Q2026, further consolidating its market leadership.
KFH Takaful Insurance Company has demonstrated a track record of robust profitability, evidenced in 2025 by a consolidated return-on-equity ratio of 17.7% (2024: 22.0%), says AM Best.