Taiwan: FSC outlines 3 channels for insurance investment in sovereign tech industries

...technology, cybersecurity, medical technology and precision health, green and renewable energy, national defence and strategic industries, and strategic stockpile industries. ...

Vietnam: Regulator sets out action agenda for insurance industry through 2030

...technology adoption to reduce costs and better meet public needs and improve accessibility....

South Korea: FSS sets out supervisory priorities for 2026

...technology and the provision of consumer-centric services,” the statement added. 2. creat...

Cyber threats surge in Q4 2025 as ransomware and BEC attacks escalate

...A recent report has found that cyber threats worldwide intensified in the final quarter of last year. Beazley Security noted that attackers have increasingly taken advantage of stolen credentials and the rapid exploitation of vulnerabilities, often striking before vendors could release patches....

Local realities aggravate global challenges faced in South Africa

...technology-enabled operating models  Globally, insu...

Ping An Health sets Chinese family nutritional standards

...technology standards, packaging and labelling standards, and advocating cooking methods such as steaming, boiling, and stewing,...

Lockton forms strategic partnership to internationalise Chinese giant automaker

Authorities target drone insurance policy framework

...technology to put in place convenient and intelligent, full-process online operations for micro, light, and small unmanned aerial vehicle insurance....

Insurance entities race to be among the first to launch apps on AI plaftorms

...technology-led experiences....

Nigeria: Loss adjusters reach agreement on raising fees for the first time since 1992

...technology-led transformation in line with the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) innovation policy, positioning loss adjusters as key players in the ongoing digital evolution within the insuranc...

Bahrain: Saturated market forces insurance brokers to digitalise

...technology-enabled underwriting support....

South Korea: Employment insurance sign-ups rebound to 200K

...technology services, also saw growth. Wholesale and retail trade returned to growth for the first time in 37 months. Meanwhile, manufacturing continued to decline for the eighth consecutive month, th...

Egypt: Insurance authority issues regulatory framework for microinsurance licences

...technology in operational processes and the establishment of clear policies for governance, internal control and training....

Thailand: FWD Life partners with bank to manage insurance policies within a single app

...technology as the core to design a customer experience that is user-friendly, convenient, and secure at a bank level, while supporting real-time operations through key technologies including: ...

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

...Technology, Zayed University, and the American University in Dubai, to launch a specialised bachelor’s degree programme in actuarial science, supported by insurance companies....

China Life forms partnership to expand into senior care real estate

...technology and lifestyle sectors, thereby establishing a comprehensive presence across the entire senior-care industry chain....

China Life to form partnership to target AI and strategic emerging sectors

...technology innovation companies in three leading sectors: artificial intelligence, integrated circuits, and biomedicine....

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

...Technology appears to be a key enabler for managing these challenges. Nine in 10 respondents reported that their systems are very or quite effective at processing new asset classes, and 92% found it...

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

...technology ecosystem. OIC Secretary-General Mr Chuchat Pramoolpol emphasised that the Plan represents a “structural evolution” of...

UAE: 9 in 10 businesses to accelerate climate transition over next 3 years

...technology to mitigate climate-related risks...

Global: Markel appoints new Senior Claims Adjuster for Professional Indemnity

...Technology Claims Specialist....

Aon announces collaboration with ICICI Prudential Life

...Aon has announced a strategic collaboration with India's ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company, where the insurer will implement a high-performance modelling platform across its actuarial modelling landscape....

AIA appoints new independent non-executive directors

...technology and innovation will further strengthen the Board’s oversight as we support the company’s long-term growth and the delivery of AIA’s purpose of helping people live healthi...

New Zealand: Regulator announces new appointments

...technology functions of banking and funds management firms. He now consults in the sector, leading a broad range of assignments supporting firms to architect, execute and govern operational change.&n...

Thailand: Collaboration between regulator and Ministry of Energy to enhance insurance transparency

...Thailand's insurance regulator, the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on data linkage for insurance with the Department of Energy Business at the Ministry of Energy....

Indonesia: Financial regulator makes interim Board appointments in the wake of stock market sell-off

...Technology Innovation, Digital Financial Assets, and Crypto Assets Supervision, as the interim Commissioner replacing BoardMember Inarno Djajadi, who also served as the Chief Executive of Capita...

Two Asian cyber-attacks in Tokio Marine HCC's top 10 cyber incidents for 2025

...technology supply-chain compromise and cloud infrastructure concentration continue to drive systemic cyber risk for organisations worldwide. The incidents listed – not ranked – span retai...

Hong Kong: Bupa and Tencent launch Hong Kong's first palm-based check-in service for enhanced healthcare

...technology powered by Tencent PalmAI, while other clinics provide QR code-based Express Check-in – ensuring flexibility and a consistent, seamless experience for all customers. ...

Asia: GenAI emerges as a risk factor in retirement planning

...technology for life-changing financial decisions,” said the report....

China: First university dedicated to risk and emergency management established

...technology and management, mine safety, chemical safety, and emergency equipment. Xinhua reported that, according to a blue paper on safety and emergency manage...

India: Insurers welcome Federal Budget for 2026-27

...technology adoption and global capital participation. Steps to expand NRI (non-resident Indian) investment limits strengthen India’s capital base, while a growing focus on healthcare and digita...

Hong Kong: AXA introduces an AI-powered advisor platform

...technology to deliver even higher standards of service. By integrating cutting-edge AI technology, real-time macroeconomic insights, industry intelligence, and financial advice into a unified platfor...

UAE: Takaful Emarat to develop strategic roadmap

...technology foundations so it can scale efficiently and deliver a more integrated takaful experience over the long term.”...

Cheche forms strategic partnership to build digital insurance system with intelligent pricing model

...technology, real-world scenarios, and ecosystem resources, we will deliver a more seamless and intelligent service experience to Volkswagen owners. This cooperation enables us to jointly build soluti...

Insurers design specialised coverage for wide array of frontier technologies

...technology R&D and pilot-scale testing....

Online insurance platforms are more than product distribution channels

...technology....

Thailand: Directive on online vehicle insurance takes effect 1 Jan 2026

...technology and data transmission, to enable a smooth switch from paper-based policies to e-policies....

Egypt: Regulator grants insurance technology licences to 2 insurers

...The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has granted InsurTech licences to two insurance companies, revealed the regulator's Vice Chairman, Dr Ahmed Abdel Aziz. In addition, the regulator is studying the applications of six other insurance companies for the licence....

Global: Insurers push ahead with AI despite skills gap

...Insurance executives plan to increase spending on AI in 2026 despite facing critical skills shortages that threaten their ability to scale the technology, according to a new report by Accenture, a global professional services company....

Turkiye: Regulator introduces IFRS certification requirements for insurance personnel

...technology and finance through certification. The regulation covers insurance, reinsurance, and pension companies that prepare financial reports under IFRS 17, and also imposes obligations on insuran...

Shenzhen unveils targets for technology insurance

...technology fields....

New insurer makes debut with EV insurance plans

...Technology Co (33%), which is controlled by Xiaomi Group’s Chairman and CEO Lei Jun....

Govt encourages insurers to widen role in medicine retail sector

...Technology, National Health Commission, State Administration for Market Regulat...

APAC: Majority of insurers admit legacy technology holds back growth

...technology has become difficult, while 15% described it as a serious concern. Only two respondents said it was not an issue at all. The study also found that ju...

Egypt: Lack of knowhow hampers adoption of AI technology

...technology and qualified human resources....

APAC: 2025 economic losses from natural disasters reach $76bn

...technology and stronger infrastructure; better forecasting, resilient building standards and modernised infrastructure to reduce long-term damage and assist communities and businesses to recover fast...

Indonesia: Regulator highlights fraud in disbursement of life insurance claims

...technology that has not been backed by adequate security systems....

Egypt: Experts forecast robust insurance market growth in 2026

...technology-driven protection and essential lifestyle coverage, particularly as the need to mitigate cyber risks intensifies....

Bahrain: Insurance Association names Ali Noor as new GM

...technology, general insurance, life and medical insurance, and marketing....

Turkiye: Insurers to shape the industry's digital future with state IT and cyber agency

...Technology....