Insurance premiums written in the insurance market increased to TZS1.42tn ($565.7m) in 2024 from TZS911.5bn in 2021, equivalent to a growth of 55.6% over the four years, averaging an annual increase of 11.7%, according to a report released by the Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority (TIRA).
The insurance market in Tunisia registered double-digit growth in the first half of the year, supported by a notable increase in life insurance business, which was the fastest-growing branch of business.
Financial advisers have delivered value for clients with not just technical expertise but emotional support, according to a new report from Russell Investments.
The Singapore government has accepted the CareShield Life Council's recommendations for the CareShield Life 2025 Review of higher payouts from 2% to 4%, with greater support to cushion the resulting premium increases.
The Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority (TIRA) has released an outline of its strategic priorities for 2025/26-2026/27, including measures to strengthen regulation, expand coverage and support the insurance sector.
Singlife has launched a new critical illness plan that offers one of the highest payouts for recurrent conditions in the market.
Long term exposure to extreme heatwaves accelerates the body's ageing process according to a new study published in Nature Climate Change journal in August 2025.
The Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) has announced its sponsorship of the Life Insurance Company of the Year category at the Asia Insurance Review's 29th Asia Insurance Industry Awards (AIIA).
Insurance premiums are expected to increase soon, as the government is planning to increase the tax rate to strengthen the Solidarity Fund against Catastrophic Events (FSEC).
After a 40-year absence, the Pacific Insurance Conference (PIC) is making its highly anticipated return to Korea in 2025, marking a significant milestone for the Asian insurance industry. RGA Korea CEO and RGA Asia Pacific chief marketing officer Michael Shin, president of the Asia Insurance Leadership Forum (AILF) organising this year's PIC, spoke about what makes this year's conference particularly special.