Kenya's insurance industry recorded strong growth with gross direct premiums rising 16.5% to KES466.58bn ($3.61bn), up from KES400.59bn in 2024, according to a statement released by the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA).
The Tunisian Federation of Insurance Companies (FTUSA), in its latest digitalisation move, requires applications for a listing in the register of insurance experts and claims adjusters to be lodged online. The requirement took effect on 1 September.
Manulife Financial Asia and Ant Health have partnered to explore connected healthcare solutions designed to simplify how customers find, access and pay for medical services across borders.
Japan's life reinsurance market has undergone quantitative expansion with an increase in ceded volume, as well as qualitative evolution involving a fundamental shift in the role of reinsurance, in recent years, according to The Toa Reinsurance Company (Toa Re).
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).
Sun Life of Canada (Philippines) has introduced Sun Life Wealth Prosper 7, a limited-offer life insurance product with seven-year coverage and a guaranteed annual payout of 4.50% of the one-time premium payment.
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.
MSIG Hong Kong has appointed Mr Billy Wong as CUO, effective 2 September 2026.
Verisk, a leading global data analytics and technology provider to the insurance industry, has based senior leadership of Life & Health in Singapore.
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has released a five-year reform programme to lift Nigeria's insurance penetration and expand coverage to 25m Nigerians.