The Central Bank of Mauritania (BCM) aims to launch a comprehensive reform process for the insurance sector in Mauritania, strengthen its economic and investment role, and develop its legal and institutional framework to enable it to adapt to economic changes and provide more effective protection for policyholders.
Abu Dhabi has launched the FinTech, Insurance, Digital and Alternative Assets (FIDA) cluster, an initiative spearheaded by Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development and Abu Dhabi Investment Office. FIDA aims to advance the next generation of innovative financial and investment solutions.
Insurers' creditworthiness in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, South Africa, Turkiye, and Kazakhstan will remain resilient in 2026, S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has forecast.
The Japanese ministry of health, labour and welfare is considering a proposal for public health insurance to cover the cost of childbirth.
AIA Vietnam and Vinmec Healthcare System have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop integrated, advanced healthcare solutions that combine international-standard medical services with Vietnam's leading insurance-financial ecosystem.
Insurance premiums are expected to rise consecutively starting next year, driven by worsening loss ratios in health insurance due to a surge in claims.
The East African insurance sector has demonstrated resilience and steady growth, driven by economic expansion, rising financial literacy and accelerated digital transformation. Regulatory reforms have also strengthened market stability and consumer confidence, according to a report by the global professional services firm Deloitte.
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has introduced two new insurance products aimed at providing life cover along with financial flexibility: Protection Plus (Plan 886) and LIC's Bima Kavach (Plan 887). These plans cater to different needs of policyholders, from savings to pure risk protection.
Taiwan's National Health Insurance Administration (NHIA) has decided to cover an expensive but effective gene therapy for a rare disease aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency.
Health insurance in China has seen deep transformation and accelerated innovation, driven by policy support, upgrading consumer demand, and technology adoption, since 2024, according to the "China Insurance Industry Competitiveness Research Report (2025)".