The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) has suggested a number of new mechanisms to drive the Thai insurance industry in 2026.
Thai General Insurance Association President Somporn Suebthawilkul remarked that the general insurance industry will encounter various challenges in 2026.
Health and motor insurance lines of business are expected to drive growth in the UAE insurance market in 2026, according to Sukoon Insurance, which is among the biggest insurers in the country.
Pakistan's insurance regulato,r the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), has directed all registered non-life insurers, including general takaful operators, to participate in the Motor Insurance Repository (MIR).
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Cambodia's Coordinating Committee for Informal Economy Development and Phillip Capital Group.
AM Best has maintained its stable outlook on Malaysia's non-life insurance sector, noting that regulatory initiatives designed to increase insurance penetration and the continuing de-tariffication of motor and fire insurance as the main reasons.
Personal accident insurance premiums for delivery riders are set to fall by 20-30% from current levels, with existing discount rates to be retained when motorcycles are replaced, like the treatment under auto insurance.
A Dubai court has clarified that neither the insured, the driver responsible for an accident, nor the insured's employees -- if injured during work or as a result of it -- can claim compensation from the insurance company beyond the limit stated in the insurance policy's supplementary endorsement.
The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC), Thailand's insurance regulator, has established integrated approaches to assisting people affected by flooding in several southern provinces, particularly regarding claims for vehicle damage.
China's Ping An P&C and Thailand's Dhipaya Insurance have signed an MOU to support Chinese EV players in the Thailand market, beyond the standard manufacturer warranties.