The Insurers Federation of Egypt (IFE) has said that traditional actuarial models are no longer sufficient in light of accelerating geopolitical changes. It has become necessary to introduce additional premiums under the "geopolitical risk" clause and reduce coverage in conflict zones.
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is preparing for the launch of the second phase of the National Health Insurance Platform "Dhamani" scheme.
Prudential Singapore (Prudential) has unveiled a special $880,000 SG60 community investment to celebrate Singapore's 60th birthday and its office move to Labrador Tower.
China's long-term care insurance programme significantly reduces the financial burden of health and care costs for older adults with cognitive and physical limitations according to a new study by King's College London.
Japan's total fertility rate in 2024 fell to a record low of 1.15. It is much below 2.1, the rate required to keep the population stable. In 2023 it was recorded as 1.20 according to a report by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in June 2025.
In India while working men's protection quotient has risen to 50 (from 47 in IPQ 6.0), women's protection quotient score remains at 48 according to the seventh edition (IPQ7.0) of Axis Max Life Insurance's India Protection Quotient (IPQ) study.
Burkinabe conglomerate Coris Invest Group has begun activities in Cote d'Ivoire to promote financial inclusion in the country where insurance penetration is low.
Kuwait Insurance Company (KIC) has a track record of strong operating performance, demonstrated by a return-on-equity ratio of 7.5% in 2024, with earnings supported by robust underwriting results from non-life and life portfolios over the past five years, says AM Best.
A new round of adjustments to the pricing interest rates for life insurance products is imminent, as insurers prepare to file new product launches and recalibrate distribution strategies in anticipation of a shift in the rate environment.
At the 2025 Lujiazui Forum held on 18 June, the National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) director Li Yunze said that China's three-pillar pension system remains imbalanced, with the third pillar starting relatively late and holding significant potential for future development.