Islamic insurance remained broadly stable in 2025, with solvency ratios generally within regulatory requirements across jurisdictions, according to the "Islamic Financial Stability Report 2026" released by the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB).
The national census of Japan in 2025 has recorded the steepest fall in its total population. It marks a decline of over 3m persons in the last five years, according to official preliminary statistics released on 29 May 2026.
Nepal will soon restructure its national health insurance programme to ensure that it remains sustainable, and misuse of the health insurance funds is prevented.
A vast majority (89%) of Vietnamese people consider life insurance as "highly important in daily life", and they are also getting increasingly interested in financial planning, family protection and preparation for long-term risks, according to the Insurance Association of Vietnam (IAV).
Heavy rain and flooding have struck multiple regions in China since 15 May, with frequent heavy rain, torrential rain, and even extremely heavy rain.
As it continues the liquidation process, The Philippines' insurance regulator, the Insurance Commission, has revealed that Danvil has paid out over PHP1.62bn ($26.31m) in claims.
Willis and Global Parametrics has announced that payouts of an innovative parametric policy have been distributed to coffee farmers in the Central Highlands of Vietnam who suffered losses due to high rainfall during the 2025/26 coffee growing season.
New Zealand plans to amend the country's climate law to prohibit liability arising from climate change damages. The Government has clarified that these amendments will provide businesses with certainty around their obligations.
Losses from extreme weather are no longer confined to isolated assets or sectors but increasingly emerge through shared systems - including infrastructure, supply chains, insurance markets and public services - on which all economic actors depend, according to a new report produced by Carbon Disclosure Project.