Malaysia's insurance and takaful sector faces rising long-term risk from climate change, but analysts are of the view that the outlook remains positive according to a new sectoral report.
The number of elderly drivers in a super-aged South Korea is increasing rapidly and so is the number of traffic accidents involving them. In 2020, elderly drivers accounted for 14.8% of traffic accidents; in 2024, this grew to 21.5%.
More than 80% of actuaries participating in a recent study conducted by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) have said that their professional involvement in climate change and sustainability work has increased in recent years.
The UAE is taking steps to expand mandatory early cancer screening nationwide, with federal health authorities planning to link preventive tests to health insurance requirements, Minister of Health and Prevention Ahmed Al Sayegh told the Federal National Council (FNC) on 7 January 2026.
At least 20 insurance companies announced changes to their registered capital in 2025, about the same number as in 2024, according to an analysis of data from the Insurance Association of China.
The assumed interest rate in insurance products is likely to remain unchanged throughout 2026, insurance industry players indicate. In 2025, the rate fell to 2.0%.
The Non-Life Insurance Association of Korea and the Korea Institute of Criminology and Justice Policy are forming a cooperative framework to strengthen efforts to curb insurance fraud, which has been described as a crime that undermines public livelihoods.
Wethaq Takaful Insurance Company - Egypt (Wethaq Egypt) aims to increase its issued capital to EGP750m ($15.9m) within the next three years to boost its financial solvency and support future growth plans, according to Mr Antar Gad, the company's Chairman.
Islamic Arab Insurance Company-Salama has activated a capital reduction on Dubai Financial Market, the Shariah-compliant insurer said in a statement lodged with the Dubai Financial Market.
Australian-based insurance provider Prosura has reported that it is responding to a cyber attack after some of its customers received fraudulent emails relating to their completed or existing policies.