The largest pan-Asian life and health insurer, AIA Group, has reported record results in 2025 with double-digit growth across key financial metrics for new business value, earnings and cash generation.
Hong Kong women play a dominant role in household financial decision-making, with nearly half (45%) of respondents saying they control long-term family investments, according to the findings of a survey released by life insurer Sun Life. This proportion is the highest among the Asian markets surveyed.
Old Mutual has announced the appointment of Mr Roger Jardine as Chairman Designate. He will assume the chairmanship at the end of the company's Annual General Meeting to be held on 5 June 2026, subject to his confirmation as a director at the AGM.
Muang Thai Life (MTL) has announced its role as the Official Insurance Partner for BYD HYROX Bangkok - the world-class fitness racing event that combines running with functional training.
Australians are at greater risk of scams and dodgy providers as they reveal a deep trust in AI for financial advice, the life insurance industry has warned.
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning has unveiled Rwanda's first National Insurance Strategy (NIS). This positions insurance as a critical pillar for economic resilience, aligning with Rwanda's ambitious vision to achieve upper-middle-income status by 2035 and high-income status by 2050, the ministry said in a statement.
Escalating hostilities in the Middle East have halted shipping transits, grounded flights across major regional hubs, and raised the risk of missile strikes on commercial infrastructure, increasing underwriting uncertainty across multiple insurance lines, said Mr Fareed Lutfi, Secretary-General of the Emirates Insurance Association.
The Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade and The Sovereign Fund of Egypt have invited investment banks to manage the private placement and IPO of a stake of up to 20% in Misr Life Insurance, the country's biggest life insurer.
The impact of the new health insurance regulation that will take effect from 22 March 2026 will only be discernible in the middle of this year, according to Mr Ogi Prastomiyono, Chief Executive of the Insurance, Guarantee, and Pension Fund Supervisory Unit of the Financial Services Authority (OJK).
Krungthai-AXA Life Insurance has appointed Mr Nicolas de Nazelle as Acting CEO, subject to regulatory approval.