UBS said in a recent report that the National Financial Regulatory Administration's new guidelines on promoting the high-quality development of health insurance are positive for the sector.
These are the updates on insurance regulatory developments in China.
The number of Singaporeans aged 80 and older has risen by about 60% in the past decade according to data released by the government of Singapore.
Australians hold their health insurance cover for a decade or even more and almost 50% of them never switch funds according to a new survey.
Himalayan Life CEO, Mr Manoj Kumar Lal Karna, has resigned from his post, according to news platform Insurance Khabar.
Nigeria's insurance regulator, the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), has urged West African countries to strengthen financial instruments and deepen regional collaboration to address escalating climate change risks.
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) is forecast to see net medical trend rates higher in 2026 than in 2025 (7.6% in 2026 vs 7.3% in 2025), according to Aon, a leading global professional services firm, in its "The 2026 Global Medical Trend Rates Report".
ABL Life Insurance has introduced a new trust-linked whole life insurance product geared to giving policyholders more flexibility in managing and distributing insurance benefits.
The UAE's health insurance sector is undergoing rapid change, marked by steep premium hikes, increased utilisation, and a shift away from traditional pricing structures, according to Pacific Prime, a global health insurance brokerage, and risk management and employee benefits specialist.
Kuwait-based Gulf Takaful Insurance (GIG Takaful) is expected to see 8%-12% revenue growth per year in the next two years, under a base-case scenario by S&P Global Ratings (S&P).