The global outlook is extremely worrying, with the bond and equity markets reacting to recent events, said Mr Paul Hanratty, the Group CEO & Executive Director of Africa's largest insurer, Sanlam, which is headquartered in Capetown.
The current geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are being closely monitored by the insurance industry across the region, says the Association of Lebanese Insurance Companies (ACAL).
Sanlam Morocco and Allianz Morocco have determined the terms of their merger, following meetings of their boards of directors held on 11 and 12 March 2026, respectively.
The Asia Trusted Life Agents & Advisers Awards (ATLAA), widely regarded as the region's leading recognition in financial advisory, has opened for nominations to kickstart the competition for agents and advisers across Asia Pacific. The awards feature a rigorous, independently audited judging process to identify excellence within the industry.
The South Korean financial services regulator's new consumer protection advisory committee will introduce veto rights for the chief consumer officers (CCOs) on insurers' product review committees.
Nigerian insurance companies will be affected by the ongoing Middle East hostilities in their next reinsurance renewal period, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) head Mr Ayo Olusegun Omosehin, has said.
Dr Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar, Minister of Health and Population, has held discussions with Dr Mohamed Farid, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, on the development of the government's Comprehensive Universal Health Insurance System (UHIS) and enhancing cooperation with the private sector to expand the scope of coverage.
Allianz SE and Canada's Sun Life Financial are exploring bids for HSBC Holdings' insurance operations in Singapore, following the bank's announcement of a strategic review of the business, sources familiar with the matter indicated to the news agency Bloomberg.
Millions of Australians with private health insurance are missing notices informing them that their premiums are set to increase.
Manulife Hong Kong and Macau has appointed Mr Wilton Kee as Deputy CEO, in addition to his existing role as CFO for Hong Kong and Macau.