The 2026 first-quarter solvency reports of China's life insurers indicate that the sector has largely successfully navigated the full implementation of solvency requirements under the China Risk-Oriented Solvency System (C-ROSS) Phase II.
The National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) has unveiled a five-year action plan to strengthen oversight of the national medical insurance system.
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) said efforts to improve insurance affordability in Tasmania should focus on addressing the underlying drivers of rising costs, following the state government's announcement that it will establish a new statutory authority, TasInsure, aimed at reducing premiums.
The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) held a meeting with the insurance industry to advance reforms aimed at strengthening Thailand's mandatory motor vehicle insurance system and improving protection for road accident victims.
Protection for directors of state-owned enterprises, the lack of international reinsurance coverage in major construction projects, and coverage for cyber attacks were three main issues raised at the Partner's Day 2026 conference organised by state-owned Compagnie Algérienne des Assurances (CAAT) on 12 May.
Insurance Australia Group (IAG) has announced a refreshed strategy and long-term financial targets as part of its Ambition 2030.
Insurance regulator, Bank Negara Malaysia has permitted RHB Bank to begin talks on the potential sale of its insurance arm to Japanese insurance group Tokio Marine.
Ethiopia's recently unveiled draft "Insurance Proclamation" mandates the establishment of the Ethiopian Insurance Regulatory Authority (EIRA). The new regulator will take over from the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), which has regulated the insurance industry since 1976.
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued a decision regarding the rules, standards and controls for companies licensed to practice takaful business, in a step aimed at stimulating the Egyptian market and improving operational efficiency.
The Insurance Authority (IA) of Hong Kong has published consultation conclusions on proposed amendments to the Insurance (Valuation and Capital) Rules under Hong Kong's Risk-based Capital (RBC) regime. The move aims to encourage insurers to increase their investment in infrastructure projects while preserving financial stability safeguards.