Egypt's regulator, the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), has issued its decision to obligate insurers to keep records on their activities, thus emphasising data governance.
The Central Bank of Mauritania (BCM) aims to launch a comprehensive reform process for the insurance sector in Mauritania, strengthen its economic and investment role, and develop its legal and institutional framework to enable it to adapt to economic changes and provide more effective protection for policyholders.
Abu Dhabi has launched the FinTech, Insurance, Digital and Alternative Assets (FIDA) cluster, an initiative spearheaded by Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development and Abu Dhabi Investment Office. FIDA aims to advance the next generation of innovative financial and investment solutions.
The Japanese ministry of health, labour and welfare is considering a proposal for public health insurance to cover the cost of childbirth.
Nigeria's insurance sector recorded real GDP growth of 20.78% in the third quarter of this year, up from 15.70% in the previous quarter and exceeding growth rates of below 10% seen over the last six quarters, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
The Financial Regulatory Authority has issued a new rule requiring government insurance funds to invest 5%-20% of their total assets in shares listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange through open-ended investment funds, applicable when a fund's total investments exceed EGP100m ($2.1m).
The Insurance Authority (IA) held its Asian Insurance Forum (AIF) on 8 December 2025 under the theme "Navigating Uncertainties and Embracing Innovation."
The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission have issued an official statement confirming that they have launched an investigation into PICC P&C President Yu Ze.
The East African insurance sector has demonstrated resilience and steady growth, driven by economic expansion, rising financial literacy and accelerated digital transformation. Regulatory reforms have also strengthened market stability and consumer confidence, according to a report by the global professional services firm Deloitte.
The Insurers Federation of Egypt (IFE) has affirmed that adopting AI technologies within the insurance sector is a strategic step toward developing the market, boosting competitiveness, and enhancing operational efficiency across all insurance branches.