China's insurance trust assets exceed $42.25bn as sector enters new growth phase

...regulations tighten and interest rates fall, institutions are urged to strengthen compliance, service capability, and innovation. The report concludes that the market will gradually shift from rapid...

APAC insurers are using AI extensively despite technological challenges

...regulations and laws governing AI are evolving rapidly worldwide, as authorities aim to mitigate risks associated with cyber security and AI model governance while encouraging the adoption of the tec...

Indonesia: Sovereign wealth fund plans to merge state-owned insurance entities

...regulations is approaching. Danantara (whose full name is...

Hong Kong: Regulator introduces new framework to classify insurers

...Hong Kong's insurance regulator, the Insurance Authority (IA), has introduced a new framework for the classification of Domestic Systemically Important Insurers (D-SIIs)....

Kenya Re's RoE ratio moderately exceeds inflation rate

...regulations....

Turkiye: Regulator and industry players to form committees to work on insurance issues

...regulations will be drawn up and enforced....

Saudi Arabia: Commerce Ministry cracks down on sales of extended warranties by non-insurers

...regulations because it is an insurance activity that requires an official licence....

From crisis to strategy: Lebanese insurance brokers set new vision

...regulations and expanding the syndicate's presence locally and internationally, paving the way for partnerships with regional and international associations. This will raise the profile of the in...

Kenya: Mandatory cessions to state-controlled reinsurer to rise to 25%

...Regulations, 2025, stating that the measure is intended to strengthen domestic reinsurance capacity and deepen market development. The draft amendment seeks to make this mandatory cession a permanent...

Thailand: OIC vows crackdown on foreign insurance sales gangs

...regulations. Authorities have noted a recent trend of promoting overseas life insurance policies by highlighting lower premiums and higher coverage....

Vietnam to roll out sweeping social insurance and wage reform measures

...regulations on social insurance, retirement age, workers’ rights, and regional minimum wages. The goal is to ensure that these policies evolve in step with Vietnam’s rapid socio...

UAE: New Central Bank law enhances stability by strengthening supervision of the financial sector

...regulations and standards to ensure prudent and effective financial practices....

India: Insurance group unveils a new brand identity

...Bajaj Finserv, one of India's largest and most diversified financial services groups, has announced the rebranding of its insurance businesses as Bajaj General Insurance and Bajaj Life Insurance, with immediate effect, marking a significant milestone in the journey of these insurance businesses....

Vietnam: Finance Ministry seeks feedback on draft insurance law amendments

...Vietnam's insurance law Insurance Business Law 2022 has contributed a lot to promote the insurance market development in the country; however, the industry's growth is now showing signs of slowing, hence it is necessary to have a relook on the existing law....

Taiwan: Regulator announces amendments to framework for insurance supervision in draft

...regulations concerning the outsourcing of operations by insurance enterprises and impose penalties for outsourcing deficiencies. Pursuant to the amendment of the...

Morocco: ACAPS strengthens control of online insurance marketing

...regulations....

Philippines: PDIC pushes for streamlined and equitable deposit insurance claim appeals

...regulations to encompass a wider array of cases. The state deposit insurer is also advocating for improved procedures for filing Requests for Reconsideration (RFR) to make the process more...

Palestine: Cabinet approves insurance premium discounts for online payments

...regulations and guidelines for the insurance sector to implement the Cabinet's decision. It has prepared the insurance sector to adopt electronic payment methods by conducting several meetings an...

Turkiye: New takaful framework to combine global standards with local principles

...The Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency (SEDDK) plans to release soon a new set of regulations on participation insurance, also known as takaful....

Egypt: Financial authority issues regulations on digital insurance policies

...regulations for issuing and distributing microinsurance policies electronically....

Indonesia reinsurance sector reshaped by IFRS17 and market pressures

...regulations, local reinsurance companies still have enjoyed a sizeable market share, and I believe this situation will persist for quite some time. However, rational considerations based on added val...

China: New guidelines for long-term care insurance services

...regulations. The fees for medical care items listed and provided by designated long-term care insurance service institutions by recipients of long-term care insurance benefits would be paid by the lo...

Turkiye: Regulator overhauls health insurance lifetime policy renewal rules

...regulations are expected to be published in the Official Gazette shortly...

CIMA: Insurance industry stakeholders aim to improve microinsurance regulations

...regulations....

Japan: GIAJ chairman calls for a realisation of a sustainable society

...Regulations and the Supervisory Guidelines. Initiatives related to the 10th Medium-Term Master Plan and objectives...

Pakistan: Regulator issues draft rules for public consultation

...Pakistan's insurance regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), has issued the draft Actuarial Valuation Rules, 2025, for public consultation....

Australia: APRA implements minor updates and releases survey findings

...The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has implemented minor updates to the Private Health Insurance (Health Benefits Fund Enforcement) Rules 2025 and the Private Health Insurance (Risk Equalisation Administration) Rules 2025....

South Sudan: Central bank issues new insurance regulations

...The Central Bank of South Sudan (BOSS) has issued a circular that places all insurance companies and related institutions under its sole regulatory authority, with effect from 8 September 2025....

Mongolia: Regulator establishes MoU with Kazakhstan

...Mongolia's regulator, the Financial Regulatory Commission, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Astana Financial Services Authority, an independent regulatory authority in Kazakhstan....

China plans fund fee cuts to boost returns

...Last Friday, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) released draft regulations to reduce sales-related fees for public offering funds, aiming to lower investor costs and promote long-term investment....

Vietnam: Bancassurance revenue hits record, market shifts

...regulations standardise investment-linked insurance products, improving transparency and guaranteeing essential benefits for policyholders. According to reports from several banks, insuranc...

Morocco: Govt to revamp motor accident insurance compensation system

...Regulations will now provide for standardised templates of medical certificates, redu...

Life insurance rate cut to 2.0% drives shift toward dividend products

...regulations, if the maximum pricing rate for ordinary life products stays at least 25 basis points above the reference value for two consecutive quarters, insurers must cut the maximum rate for new p...

Indonesia: Insurers urge policyholders to report on priority protest-related losses

...regulations. He said AAUI understands the difficulties faced by the public, especially owners of burned four-wheeled and two-wheeled vehicles, in preparing claim evidence. However, the asso...

Saudi Arabia: Health insurance premiums forecast to double by 2030 on regulatory support & digital transformation

...regulations and effective supervision ensures that this momentum translates into sustainable growth, while digital transformation opens vast opportunities to innovate and enhance customer services.&r...

FAIR all geared up for 29th Conference in Mumbai: "Emerging Markets - Towards Resilient Growth"

...regulations, cyber risks, and climate change....

Thailand: Regulator orders increase in motor coverage limit

...Thailand's regulator, the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC), has issued Registrar's Order No. 51/2568 to increase the coverage limit for both compulsory and voluntary motor insurance to a maximum of THB20m ($620,000) per incident, in order to address major accidents without adjusting premiums....

Tanzania: Insurance regulator releases development strategy for the next 2 years

...regulations covering compulsory...

Malaysia: Rules for insurance adjusters updated

...Registration procedures and requirements on professionalism of insurance adjusters have been updated by the regulator Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)....

Australia: Reinsurance is vital to provide resilience for insurers

...regulations currently limit credit to these potentially cheaper funding sources. Material adjustments to these regulations could help unlock access to these alternative capital sources, lea...

Regulator repeals 11 insurance rules to modernise oversight

Malaysia: Medical inflation challenges L&H insurers and takaful operators

...regulations...

Egypt: Insurers' federation forms committee to study governance rules

...regulations. This encompasses adherence to licensing and operating regulations, the implementation of data protection and p...

Thailand: Regulator partners with educational institutions to promote disciplined driving

...regulations and improving dangerous road crossings.” Said Ms Mayurin, “Road safety is not the responsibility of one individual, but a shared mission o...

Ghana: Traffic accident statistics show scale of road carnage

...regulations and increased public education to help curb the high number of road accidents across the country....

Saudi Arabia: Insurers told to ensure foreign reinsurance partners are registered on IA platform

...Regulations of the Cooperative Insurance Companies Control Law.”...

South Korea: Nearly three fourths of auto repair shops report unfair insurance cost reductions

...regulations for payment of interest on delayed payments guarantee of repair cost payment  ...

Australia: APRA publishes its corporate plan for 2025-26

...The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has published its latest Corporate Plan aimed at preserving the safety and stability of banks, insurers, superannuation trustees and the broader financial system....

UAE: Central bank assesses implications of climate risks on financial sector

...regulations, and market dynamics....

Thailand: Regulator conducts campaign in province to promote knowledge of insurance

...Thailand's Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) is conducting a campaign in Ratchaburi Province to promote knowledge of insurance and related fraud instances among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the general public....