The Board of Directors of BNA Assurances has appointed Mr Mourad Hammami as CEO, effective 1 July 2026.
Al Ahleia Insurance Company (AIC) has maintained its strong underwriting performance and prudent investment profile, and significantly strengthened its business model over the past few years, notably thanks to its subsidiary, Kuwait Re, according to S&P Global Ratings (S&P) in a recent report.
GlobeMed Gulf, a leading healthcare benefits management company in the UAE and Mubadala Health Dubai, a key pillar within M42's world-class portfolio of healthcare providers, have announced a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing healthcare accessibility and improving the patient experience in Dubai.
QBE has appointed Ms Florence Chan as Head of Data, Analytics and AI, Asia, effective 13 July 2026; and Mr Patrick Karlowski as COO for its Asia business, effective 29 June 2026.
The Financial Services Commission and the insurance industry have taken a decision to return over KRW10tn ($6.5bn) in hidden insurance benefits to policyholders or beneficiaries this year, reported the Chosun Daily.
The National Federation of Health Insurance Societies, or Kenporen has called for an overhaul of the country's public medical insurance system, reported the Jiji Press.
The Malaysian government has designed a base medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) product, that will be offered by private insurance and takaful operators (ITOs).
The Insurers Federation of Egypt (IFE) has emphasised that the insurance sector is a cornerstone of economic and financial stability. Moving beyond its traditional role of merely compensating for losses, the sector acts as a key driver of economic development and risk mitigation at both the macro and micro levels.
Prudential Assurance Malaysia Bhd (PAMB) has launched Prudential Guided Care, a healthcare support service for customers with medical insurance, as more Malaysians report delaying medical treatment because they are unsure where to seek care.
Malaysia's insurance and takaful industry is expected to remain resilient in the second half of 2026, supported by strong capital positions despite ongoing challenges from medical inflation, softer investment returns and weaker consumer spending, according to a report by RAM Rating Services. The rating agency said ongoing industry reforms are expected to improve affordability, claims sustainability and operational efficiency over time.