From a very short-term perspective, conflicts such as the one in the Middle East can certainly trigger corrections. But from a longer-term perspective, what we are seeing is a full-fledged technological revolution. We risk becoming overly cautious.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Life Insurance Association (LIA) have cautioned against the use of the term "capital guaranteed" in relation to investment-linked policies (ILPs), as part of efforts to curb misleading representations.
Mainland insurance funds have appeared more frequently on the list of cornerstone investors in Hong Kong IPOs since the start of this year.
Chinese insurance companies faced pressure on investment returns in the first three months of this year, according to an analysis of the first-quarter solvency reports of over 100 insurance companies.
Taiwan is seeking to expand the scale of its asset management industry as it aims to strengthen its position as a regional financial hub, reported The Japan Times.
The UAE's listed insurance sector started 2026 on a stable footing, with revenue growing by 11% to AED13.4bn ($3.65bn) in 1Q2026 (1Q2025: AED12.1bn), according to international actuarial and risk management consultancy BADRI.
Emerging market debt (EMD) may be the APAC insurance industry's answer to low yields and high guarantees, with its growth and broad regional and issuer diversification, alongside a substantial investment-grade component.
Pakistan's Federal Government has introduced the Insurance Bill, 2026, in the National Assembly to make insurance services simpler, faster and more accessible for citizens through digital platforms.
The Moroccan insurance and reinsurance sector saw 17.2% year-on-year growth in the first quarter of this year, with premiums standing at MAD21.3bn ($2.3bn), according to the Insurance and Social Security Supervisory Authority (ACAPS).
Prudential plc said it has agreed to acquire a 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance Company from Bharti Life Ventures and 360 ONE Asset Management as part of a strategic repositioning of its operations in India.