China will expand the scope of medical insurance coverage, strengthen support for medical innovation, streamline services and tighten fund supervision during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30).
The Pan-Asia Risk and Insurance Management Association (PARIMA) will host its Singapore Conference 2026, beginning with a one-day Masterclass on 14 October, followed by the conference on 15 October 2026.
Elderly populations in South Asia, China and Gulf countries face severe health risks as the temperatures continue to rise and world population continues to age rapidly, according to a new report.
The fire and explosion at Arabella Plaza Mall in New Cairo's Fifth Settlement, in Egypt, that resulted in three deaths, 11 injuries and material damage, has highlighted the importance of having integrated insurance programmes for facilities that hold large numbers of people, especially malls and shopping centres.
National Reinsurance Corporation of the Philippines (Nat Re) has announced the retirement of President and CEO Mr Allan Santos, effective 1 October 2026, after nine years of service.
Australia has issued a minimum standards order for on-demand delivery employees. The new order issued by Fair Work Commission (FWC) includes terms about minimum hourly rates, insurance and right to (unpaid) time away and more.
Corporate India employees see the rising healthcare costs as a major worry, according to a new survey by Tata AIG General Insurance.
The Insurers Federation of Egypt (IFE) has emphasised the importance of strengthening the integration between academic education and the insurance market, in light of rapid changes in the labour market.
WTW has appointed Ms Jayne Bok as Head of Hong Kong and Macau. She will also continue in her existing role as Head of Investments, Asia, alongside her new responsibilities.
In line with the joint Memorandum of Understanding between Egypt's insurance regulator, the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a new policy covering Egyptian expatriates, workers and their families, will now including unfair dismissal risk.