The medical insurance market in Egypt is undergoing a comprehensive restructuring process aimed at ending price distortions and tightening supervision, with the start of the implementation of new rules issued by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to regulate the management of healthcare programmes.
A consumer outlook survey by FWD Group has revealed that a majority of Asia's middle class feel financially anxious and underprepared for retirement, as rising living costs and growing family responsibilities reshape financial priorities across generations.
Bharti AXA Life has entered into a strategic bancassurance partnership with Equitas Small Finance Bank.
The government is increasing the investment limit for pension funds and insurance companies in the capital market from 8% to 20% of their total investments.
Antananarivo-headquartered pan-African conglomerate AXIAN Group has announced that its subsidiary VIA Assurance has launched operations in Madagascar, following regulatory approval of a composite insurance licence.
The Syrian government has met the representatives of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to review the potential contribution of the IFC-part of the World Bank Group-to reforming the Syrian financial sector, including the insurance market.
Tencent, in collaboration with Bupa Hong Kong (Bupa), has launched Hong Kong's first palm verification check-in service for the healthcare sector.
Nippon Life Insurance Company's (Nissay) large and stable in-force book of business in Japan, coupled with a gradually improving earnings mix and expanding overseas operations, is expected to position the company to achieve sustainable solid core operating profits over the long term, according to AM Best.
As Asia continues to age, two retirement paths are now emerging, alongside the sense that retiring is becoming a test of preparation, adaptability and financial resilience, according to a new survey and report by Sun Life, titled "Retirement Reimagined: Asia's Retirement Divide".
The underwriting profitability of Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), among the leading insurers in the Middle East, has improved in recent years, evidenced by a net/gross combined ratio of 94.5% in the first nine months of 2025 and 95.5% in 2024, notes AM Best.