Malaysia will soon reactivate the Health Grievance Mechanism Committee to address disputes involving medical claims and streamline operational practices within the insurance industry.
Taiwan's National Health Insurance (NHI) achieved a growth rate of 5.5% in 2024, the highest in its history. The NHI is targeting to achieve the same rate of growth in 2025 as well.
Thailand's need for home-based care is expected to soar to keep pace with its rapidly ageing population and according to a projection by the International Labour Organization (ILO), Thailand will need up to 250,000 additional paid care workers for long term care for its ageing population.
AIA Bhd has appointed Mr Heng Zee Wang as CEO. In his new role, Mr Heng will lead AIA's life insurance and other business entities in Malaysia by strengthening its position as a market leader and driving the company's continued expansion and transformation.
Real life premiums in South Africa are estimated to grow by 2.6% in 2025 and forecast to slow to 1.7% in 2026 as falling long-dated government bond yields reduce the attractiveness of guaranteed annuities, according to a Swiss Re Institute (SRI) report.
Gulf Insurance Group-Jordan (GIG Jordan) has reported a notable increase in net profit and insurance revenue in the first three quarters of the year (3Q2025), the company said in a media release.
Life insurance has evolved to become an indispensable economic and social driver and is no longer a mere financial product, amid the rapid demographic and digital transformations taking place in the Arab region, said speakers at the "Life Insurance Pricing" webinar organised by the General Arab Insurance Federation (GAIF) last week.
Profitability in the Saudi insurance market has been volatile over time, with competitive pressures driving frequent changes in the pricing cycle, said Moody's Ratings.
Unlisted life insurers in China reported solid results for the first three quarters of 2025, with both premium income and net profit rising on the back of improving investment returns and lower liability costs.
The 2025 Hong Kong FinTech Week was held recently at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, marking the event's 10th anniversary and its largest edition to date.