The Turkish insurance sector generated total premiums of TRY744bn ($15.8bn) in the first six months of this year, a 29% increase compared to the corresponding half of last year, according to data compiled by the Insurance Association of Turkiye (TSB).
Al Ahleia Insurance Company (Al Ahleia) has a track record of strong operating performance, reporting improved pre-tax profits over the past five years, reaching KWD29m ($95m) in 2025, equivalent to a return-on-equity ratio of 16%, reported AM Best.
1H2026 reflects a resilient yet more measured performance for Oman's listed insurance sector, as strong topline growth was offset by softer profitability amid a normalisation of earnings, said Badri Management Consultancy, an international actuarial and risk management firm.
The new chief of Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) of Bangladesh has said that the settlement of unpaid claims totalling around BDT70bn ($568m) will be her top priority, according to a news report in the financial daily, The Financial Express.
Abu Dhabi-headquartered Al Ain Ahlia Insurance Co (AAAIC) has reported slower topline growth and weaker underwriting results than similarly rated peers over the past few years, noted S&P Global Ratings (S&P).
Two of China's leading life insurers are forecasting sharp profit growth for the first half of 2026, attributing part of their strong performance to investments in strategic technology sectors.
The Mediterranean and Gulf Cooperative Insurance and Reinsurance Company (MEDGULF) has reduced its accumulated losses decreased to zero as of 29 June 2026.
Gross written premiums for Kuwait's insurance market retreated in the fiscal year ended 31 March 2026 (FY2026), with the fall attributed largely to the health insurance business, according to the Insurance Regulatory Unit's latest Annual Report.
Aon has appointed Mr Sean Deehan as CEO of Strategy and Technology Group for APAC.
Active Capital Reinsurance (Active Re), a global reinsurer headquartered in Barbados, has announced that it closed 2025 with a combined ratio of 88.4% (2024: 94.5%), return on equity of 16.1% (2024: 17.3%), technical result of $26.7m (2024: $20m), and total equity of $108m (2024: $100.3m).