The impact of the new health insurance regulation that will take effect from 22 March 2026 will only be discernible in the middle of this year, according to Mr Ogi Prastomiyono, Chief Executive of the Insurance, Guarantee, and Pension Fund Supervisory Unit of the Financial Services Authority (OJK).
Krungthai-AXA Life Insurance has appointed Mr Nicolas de Nazelle as Acting CEO, subject to regulatory approval.
The merger of Tongyang Life and ABL Life has gained momentum, a move that will create South Korea's fifth largest life insurer.
The National Health Insurance Administration (NHIA) has partnered with Taipei Medical University and Google to launch a diabetes risk assessment and intelligent health education programme in the country.
The UAE's healthcare and insurance sector has historically demonstrated a high level of resilience due to strong regulatory frameworks, advanced digital infrastructure and well-established healthcare provider networks, according to GlobeMed Gulf Healthcare Solutions CEO Ms Nada Majdalani.
Called PRUActive Life V, this whole-of-life protection plan is aimed at families facing income disruption and added costs when a critical illness keeps someone away from work.
The life insurance industry recorded strong growth in 2025, with total revenue reaching IDR238.71tn ($14.2bn), representing a 9.3% y-o-y increase, driven largely by solid investment performance despite ongoing economic volatility.
The Hong Kong Insurance Authority (IA) plans to enhance transparency and expand the range of medical insurance products to tackle rising costs, while reviewing regulations to attract more international life-insurance buyers.
The global outlook is extremely worrying, with the bond and equity markets reacting to recent events, said Mr Paul Hanratty, the Group CEO & Executive Director of Africa's largest insurer, Sanlam, which is headquartered in Capetown.
The current geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are being closely monitored by the insurance industry across the region, says the Association of Lebanese Insurance Companies (ACAL).