The Moroccan insurance and reinsurance sector saw 17.2% year-on-year growth in the first quarter of this year, with premiums standing at MAD21.3bn ($2.3bn), according to the Insurance and Social Security Supervisory Authority (ACAPS).
Liva Group has appointed Sheikh Khalid Abdullah Al Khalili as Chairman of its Board of Directors.
The Jordan Insurance Federation (JIF) has launched the "Professional Diploma in Insurance" programme in a bid to develop professional competencies and enhance the competitiveness of the country's insurance sector. The initiative was launched in partnership with the Institute of Banking Studies (IBS).
The 19th Asia Insurance CFO Summit 2026 has kicked off, with the theme 'From Stewardship to Strategy: The CFO as Architect of Resilient Growth'.
A new report from Howden has revealed that Asian employees now trust the use of AI in their healthcare journeys.
Jordan's insurance market registered double-digit growth in the first quarter of year, driven by the medical insurance branch, while motor insurance continued to account for the largest share of the market's total paid claims.
The insurance industry in Egypt achieved strong growth in 2025, supported by the implementation of the Unified Insurance Law of 2024 and the expansion of the customer base, reflecting the growing role of the sector in supporting financial stability and providing protection for various economic activities.
Gulf Insurance Group (GIG) has announced a net profit of KWD13m ($42m), for the first quarter of 2026, representing a jump of 97.6% or KWD6.4 m, compared to the corresponding quarter last year.
Manulife Singapore will make available the Shield multi-cancer detection (MCD) laboratory developed test in Singapore from May 2026 through its partnership with Guardant Health.
The Philippine insurance industry's penetration rate increased to 2.03% in the first quarter of 2026, up from 1.89% a year earlier, driven by sustained growth in assets, premium collections and benefit payments, according to regulator data.