Damaan Islamic Insurance Company "Beema" (Beema), based in Qatar, shows consistently strong underwriting and overall profitability, as reflected in a combined ratio of 87.9% and return on capital of 14.5% for 2025, says Moody's Ratings (Moody's).
Preparing the next generation to manage inherited wealth is becoming a key concern for Asian families, according to a new Sun Life Asia study.
Taiwan's National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme may not require raising its premiums in 2027 if the minimum wage, salaries and government funding increase as expected according to NHI Committee.
Prudential plc has announced the appointment of Mr Naveed Irshad as Regional CEO Africa, effective 26 October 2026.
Aon has promoted Ms Jane Drummond to the role of Global Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective 1 January 2027. She will report to Mr Andy Marcell, Deputy CEO and SEVP, Risk Capital and Human Capital for Aon, and will serve as a member of the Aon Executive Committee.
Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Company (BKIC) has a track record of strong operating performance, notes AM Best.
CreditSights has maintained its Market Perform recommendation on Kyobo Life's June 2027 bond, citing its view that the bond is trading at a fair level relative to comparable Hanwha Life Insurance debt. With less than a year remaining until the call date, CreditSights expects the bond to be refinanced in the second quarter of 2027.
India's insurance regulator has proposed limits on distribution costs and commissions as part of a broad overhaul aimed at reducing the cost of insurance and strengthening safeguards for policyholders.
FWD Life Insurance Company (Bermuda) Limited has been ordered to pay a HK$19.5m penalty by Hong Kong's insurance regulator over shortcomings in the insurer's controls on third-party payments. The Insurance Authority (IA) imposed the penalty following an on-site inspection under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (Cap. 615).
Participating insurance products are set to have industry-wide model clauses for the first time, as the Insurance Association of China (IAC) has drafted three sets of model clauses for this product line.