MENA: Gulf Insurance Group reinforces its regional leadership

...regional diversification strategy, maintaining strong capital positions and operational discipline across all subsidiaries while benefiting from the strategic support and expertise of Fairfax Financi...

Africa: Insurance industry moves towards greater sustainability

...regional taxonomies, and data availability....

Turkiye: Industry leaders continue to prioritise resilience 3 years after Kahramanmaras quake

...regional distribution of compulsory earthquake insurance coverage rates. Across Turkey, 11,686,235 out of a total of 20,032,000 residential units are covered by mandatory earthquake insurance. This r...

Middle East: AI and data drive transformation in the Arab insurance sector

...regional demand for the profession. “This has prompted regulatory authorities in GCC countries to launch initiatives to train nationals and to impose a minimum number of certified actuaries for...

Pomdoctor expands platform integration with online medical insurance coverage across major Chinese cities

...regional centres including Chengdu, Xi'an, Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Fuzhou. These cities generally feature progressive medical insurance policies, fewer household registrat...

2026 Central No.1 Document highlights need to improve agricultural insurance claim processing

...regionally distinctive agricultural products....

Malaysia to introduce insurance cover for daily commuters to Singapore

...A new insurance scheme is expected to be offered to Malaysians working in Singapore to ensure they are protected during their daily cross-border travel, according to Kuala Lumpur's Human Resource Minister R. Ramanan. The scheme will cover around 400,000 Malaysians who travel to Singapore daily from Johor and will provide social security protection after hours....

Study: APAC insurers set to boost private market and hedge fund investments

...Insurers in the Asia-Pacific region are eyeing a significant shift in their investment strategies. According to new research by FinTech firm Clearwater Analytics, they are planning to increase allocations to private markets and hedge funds from 20% to 33% of portfolios over the next five years. The study surveyed insurance asset management executives overseeing $3.82tn in assets....

Thailand unveils 5th insurance development plan to strengthen national risk management

...regional leader, providing security and confidence for citizens while strengthening the country’s capacity to withstand large-scale economic and social challenges....

Cyprus: Aon announces new appointments

...regional and global team.” Mr Lymperis takes over from Mr Manolis Siatounis, who will be leaving Aon....

Asia: 7 in 10 businesses to accelerate climate transition efforts in next 3 years

...Regional variations across Asia...

Fabrice Jerlin is new Chairman of Gallagher Re Middle East & Africa

...Regional Director for Middle East and Africa (excluding South Africa) said, in a LinkedIn post, "With more than 33 years of experience in the reinsurance industry, the majority of which he spent...

The Philippines: Aon appoints new CEO

...regional solution line leaders to align priorities, deepen client engagement and support sustained growth. Mr Hamann brings more than three decades of experience...

India: High distribution costs limiting growth, says government survey

...The government's latest economic survey for the fiscal year 2025-26 mentions that high distribution costs are limiting the growth of India's insurance sector....

Malaysia: Concerns raised over use of EPF savings to fund MHIT premiums

...Concerns have been raised over remarks in Parliament by the Finance Minister II suggesting that Employees Provident Fund (EPF) savings could be used to pay premiums for the proposed base medical health insurance and takaful (MHIT) plan....

South Korea: National Police Agency to conduct nationwide insurance fraud crackdown

...regional police agencies. In addition, selected police intelligence teams will be designated as specialised insurance fraud investigation units. For organised or repeat offences, authorities plan to...

Thailand and Laos to collaborate to expand and strengthen insurance industry

...regional level to create stability and strengthen confidence in the insurance systems of the two countries over the long term....

ASEAN Insurance Council 2026 Chairman appointed

...regional trust in Indonesia’s leadership and commitment to advancing collaboration, sustainability and resilience within the ASEAN insurance industry, said the AAUI on a LinkedIn post....

Global: Nat CAT cause over US$100bn in insured losses in 2025

...regional flood events over the ...

UAE: Dubai Insurance launches first crypto enabled digital wallet

...regional insurance industry and paving the way for more transparent, efficient, and future-ready insurance services....

UAE: ADNIC plans to open new branch in India

...Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC), one of the leading regional multi-line insurance providers for both corporates and individuals, is set to open a branch in India, in India's first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in GIFT City in Gujarat in India....

Almost half of Asia's F&B companies unprepared for geopolitical & climate risks

...Regional F&B Industry Leader at Marsh Asia, in the blog....

UAE: GlobeMed Gulf and Orient Insurance form TPA services partnership

...regional presence and expertise and its state-of-the-art proprietary health insurance management system. It implements robust cost-containment measures and controls, aimed at enhancing efficiency whi...

APAC: Liberty appoints new Senior Underwriter for fine art and specie

...regional growth opportunities, while responding to rising client demand for specialised coverage. He brings 15 years of industry experience at major insurers, his...

Charles Taylor strengthens Asian team

...Regional Hub to provide deep technical expertise and interdisciplinary insight. The move comes as Charles Taylor’s clients across the aviation, marine, property and special risk markets are inc...

Saudi Re eyes risk diversification by expanding international footprint

...regional and global markets, including India, which is among the company’s largest international markets....

AXA to re-domicile to Hong Kong in strategic shift

...AXA Hong Kong and Macau have announced plans to re-domicile AXA China Region Insurance Company (Bermuda) (ACRIB) from Bermuda to Hong Kong, under the corporate re-domiciliation regime introduced by the Hong Kong government, subject to regulatory approval....

Asia, Hong Kong: Sun Life Asia and MDRT Academy partner to develop next generation of MDRT-level advisors

...regional approach to investing in advisor development and ensuring advisors feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. It creates clearer pathways for advisors to develop pr...

Malaysia: Aon appoints new CEO

...regional solution line leaders to align priorities, strengthen execution and deliver integrated solutions that help clients protect and grow their business. Mr Pa...

Cote d'Ivoire: NSIA Group receives green light to set up captive reinsurer

...Abidjan-headquartered insurance and banking group, NSIA Group, has received approval from the Regional Insurance Control Commission (CRCA) for the establishment of Manzi Re, its new captive reinsurance company....

Asia: Willis appoints new Head of Construction and Natural Resources Claims

...regional claims team across Asia, and with other claims specialists globally. Additionally, he will engage with the (re)insurance markets t...

India emerges as fastest-growing insurance market, Swiss Re says

...The Indian insurance sector is poised for robust mid-term growth, supported by solid macroeconomic fundamentals and rising consumer demand, according to Swiss Re's report "India's Economic and Insurance Market Outlook 2026 2030: Resilient and Rising Amid Global Shifts"....

India: Saudi Re launches branch in GIFT City

...regional leader offering the highest capitalisation among Middle East reinsurance companies of SAR1.7bn ($453.3m), with strong financial ratings upgraded to ‘A2’ by Moody’s and affi...

India: Saudi Re launches branch in GIFT City

...regional leader offering the highest capitalisation among Middle East reinsurance companies of SAR1.7bn ($453.3m), with strong financial ratings upgraded to ‘A2’ by Moody’s and affi...

Middle East: OnRe delegates $150m to MGA partner Rhodium

...regional financial hub made Rhodium Re a natural partner for establishing a long-term presence across the Gulf....

China expands employee medical insurance personal accounts for family use nationwide

...regional accumulation of medical insurance funds and gaps in family medical security. It also reshapes the medical insurance ecosystem, with profound implications for cross-regional medical care, pha...

Philippine insurance industry urged to strengthen disaster resilience through innovative insurance solutions

...regional risk pooling via SEADRIF (Southeast Asia Disaster Risk Insurance Facility) as a key innovation. “SEADRIF is becoming the region’s most concrete platform for pooled and structured...

Sun Life announces new Chief Agency Officer for Asia

...regional office in Hong Kong. He joins Sun Life from AIA, where he has held various senior agency distribution roles since 2003 and was res...

Business interruption and AI are top risks in Asia Pacific

...regionalization. These developments lead to a high-risk perception – 29% of respondents rank BI as a top peril, placing it at #3 globally, although it drops a position year-on-year....

C-ROSS II redraws the competitive map for insurers

Ethio-Re chalks up 45% rise in profits to about US$4m in FY2025

...regional reinsurers are creating an uneven competitive environment...

UAE: Insurance sector set for robust growth in 2026 and beyond, says EIF Chairman

...regional reinsurance hub, leveraging its strategic geographic location, robust regulatory environment, and advanced infrastructure. The r...

UAE: Sajith Kumar joins Malakut as CCO, Middle East

...regional sales for the Malakut Group, driving profit growth, and strengthening the company’s service offering across all sectors....

Mitsui Bussan Pana Harrison appoints Ben Crookenden as Head of Energy - Specialty Division

...regional facultative platform. His career also includes senior roles at UIB, Willis and JLT, where he led regional energy and power practices, managed major industrial and infrastructure accounts, an...

Asia: Focused ILS vehicle exceeds US$100m milestone as insurer signals further expansion

...regional natural catastrophes over the past year, including the Myanmar-Thailand earthquake, which has helped communities rebuild and reinforced confidence in the resilience of our strategy, modellin...

Africa (Ex South Africa): Property reinsurance market moves to softer phase driven by fiercer competition

...regional and selective international reinsurers, all of whom were seeking diversified growth....

China: Listed company drops plan to invest in life insurer after 10 years without approval

...regional economic development. Investors were also encouraged to register their new insurance companies outside the major cities of Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen....

South Korea: Life insurers form self-regulatory department to strengthen consumer protection

...regional headquarters. There have been some reshuffling of personnel appointments as well, reported ChosunBiz....

India: LIC ties up with Sahaj Insurance Services to widen insurance access in rural India

...Regional Manager, LIC. Sahaj Insurance Services said the partnership brings together LIC’s long-standing trust and i...

Central Africa: SAMB'A Assurances takes key step towards IPO

...regional insurance regulator...