The long-term insurance industry's profit before tax decreased by 18.8% to N$3.4bn ($204.5m) in 2025, compared to 2024, according to the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA).
HDI Global has appointed Ms Sheena Williams as Global Head of Sport, Leisure and Entertainment (SLE).
Qatar Insurance (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and one of the largest across the Middle East and North Africa, has reported a net profit of QAR562m ($154m) for the first nine months of this year, according to financial statements released by the company. The net result was lower by 4.3% compared to the corresponding period in 2025.
GlobeMed Group, the leading healthcare benefits management group in the MENA region, has over the past year launched GlobeMed Gulf's operations in the UAE, further strengthening its regional presence and reclaimed its operations in Syria with a network of 4,300 healthcare providers.
China Pacific Insurance (CPIC), a giant Chinese insurance group, has released its unaudited third-quarter financial results, which indicate that pressure on the asset side weighed on the company, leading to declines in both operating revenue and net profit.
China Taiping Insurance Group's (TPG) earnings are improving, although they are still principally sourced from investment income, leaving earnings sensitive to swings in investment returns and broader capital-market conditions., notes Fitch Ratings.
elseco Group has opened elseco Asia in Singapore, with accident and health as its first line of business.
Bupa Hong Kong has highlighted the effects of sleep deprivation on health and daily behaviour through its global video series, Health or Hype. The latest challenge saw fitness advocate Joe Wicks limit his sleep to around five hours a night for three consecutive days, under the observation of sleep specialist Dr Sophie Bostock. The experiment recorded increased irritability, daily screen time exceeding 13.5 hours and stronger cravings for refined carbohydrates. Bupa said the observations illustrated how insufficient sleep could affect wellbeing and daily performance, particularly among professionals working long hours.
Gulf Insurance Group (GIG) chalks up consistently good operating profitability, driven by sound underwriting results, well-controlled expenses and steady investment income, noted Moody's Ratings (Moody's).