Gabon has become the pioneer of microinsurance in the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC), following the establishment of SAMB'A Assurances Gabon, the first company to offer microinsurance in the zone.
Sanlam Limited (Sanlam) and MultiChoice Group have entered into an agreement for Sanlam to acquire 60% of MultiChoice's insurance business, NMS Insurance Services (NMSIS), as well as a long-term commercial arrangement to expand insurance and related financial service offerings into MultiChoice's extensive African subscriber base.
An open architecture for insurance agents, the review of rules covering investment distribution and the development of natural disaster insurance are among issues that the insurance industry in India wants the new federal government to address.
Microinsurance in Africa has shown significant growth and development, particularly in adapting to the unique needs of low-income populations and leveraging technology to increase accessibility, according to the 2024 edition of "Africa Insurance Pulse", a report launched last week by the African Insurance Organisation (AIO)
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has put forward a proposal to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for the upcoming 2024-25 Budget to reinstate income tax credits for individuals purchasing insurance plans.
The insurance industry saw its net income soar by 45% to more than PHP14.29bn ($246m) in the first quarter of this year, compared to PHP9.86bn in the corresponding quarter in 2023, according to data from the Insurance Commission (IC).
French global insurer has teamed up with the Universal Postal Union (UPU) to promote inclusive insurance, including in Africa. The partnership to scale inclusive insurance through postal networks globally starts with joint research, followed by technical assistance programmes.
Microinsurance premium contributions grew by 17.35% to PHP13.54bn ($237m) in 2023, according to data released by the Insurance Commission.
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) held deliberations with insurance companies on the pricing and other modalities of the all-in-one affordable insurance product, Bima Vistaar.
The Insurance Commission (IC) has announced that the net income of the insurance industry, comprising life and non-life insurance companies and mutual benefit associations (MBAs), reached PHP48.46bn ($848m) in 2023, 3.8% higher than the PHP46.69bn chalked up in 2022.