The technical results of the Egyptian market rose by 4% to about EGP20.9bn ($421m) in 2025, compared to EGP20.1bn n 2024, reflecting the improved operational performance of insurance companies.
Hyundai Marine & Fire has launched Naemomen (N) Matchum Ganpyeon Health Insurance -- a tailored health insurance product which applies differentiated premium burdens and coverage limits by reflecting medical history for each disease.
Sun Life has promoted Mr Chris Wei to the role of President, SLC Management, of Asia Wealth and Capital Markets.
Asia Pacific countries are currently grappling with the world's fastest-rising obesity rates and this is driving a need for change in how employers, insurers, and policymakers approach health and benefits, according to WTW research based on MAXIS Global Benefits Network (GBN) data.
The Indian parliament's Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare has recommended increasing the insurance coverage under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) from INR500,000 to INR1,000,000 per family per year.
With extreme temperatures become more frequent and more damaging, Taiwan has started a pilot insurance programme to provide financial cover for vulnerable groups hospitalised due to heat-related illnesses.
The Federation of African National Insurance Companies (FANAF) has adopted the Pan-African Pact for Insurance Inclusion, which includes the "Cotonou Appeal" which is a call for collaboration by stakeholders to promote access to insurance to those currently excluded from any coverage. The Pact also includes 23 resolutions for transforming insurance on the continent.
The Tunisian insurance sector is set for a profound transformation by 2030, with nationwide natural disaster insurance coverage, reform of the Insurance Code and an overhaul of the motor vehicle regime, according to the five-year strategic development plan unveiled by the General Insurance Committee (CGA).
The Systemic Risk Coordination and Monitoring Committee (CCSRS) has said that the insurance sector continued its growth momentum against a generally favourable economic backdrop.
The medical insurance branch continued to top the property and casualty insurance sector in 2025 with premiums amounting to EGP19.83bn, followed by fire insurance with EGP15.34bn and comprehensive motor insurance with EGP12.78bn, according to the 2025 annual report issued by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA).