The global commercial insurance market entered 2026 with rare tailwinds for buyers, offering broad capacity, flexible underwriting and competitive pricing across many major lines, but the favourable environment sits alongside rising geopolitical, legal and claims-related risks that could quickly narrow options for organizations that delay action, says a new report from Aon.
Fitch Ratings has placed all of the ratings of Prudential Financial (Prudential) on Rating Watch Negative (RWN), including its primary US life insurance subsidiaries' Insurer Financial Strength ratings of 'AA-', Prudential's Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of 'A', and senior unsecured debt ratings of 'A-'.
The global reinsurance industry experienced an exceptional year in 2025, achieving record profitability and capital growth, according to Gallagher Re's Full Year 2025 Reinsurance Market Report.
Commercial property insurer FM yesterday announced its largest-ever membership credit of approximately $1.5bn for eligible mutual policyholders.
India's insurance industry is expected to move into a slower growth phase in FY27. Life insurance premiums are projected to rise by 8-11%, while general insurers are likely to record high single-digit growth, as the sector adjusts to regulatory changes alongside heightened geopolitical and market uncertainty, according to a report by the Telegraph.
In this edition of the MEIR Dialogue, we speak to Moody's Vice President - Senior Analyst Mohammed Ali Londe and Vice President - Senior Credit Officer Brandan Holmes on how the (re)insurance industry will adapt to the ongoing conflict in the long run.
Saudi Reinsurance Company (Saudi Re) has reported a net profit after zakat of SAR46.7m ($12.5m) in the first quarter of 2026, representing a 32% increase compared to SAR35.4m in the corresponding period of 2025, according to a statement released by the reinsurer.
Qatar Insurance (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has reported a net profit of QAR217m ($59.6m) for the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 6% from QAR205m for the corresponding quarter in 2025.
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is not merely a geopolitical development but a structural stress test for India's risk management architecture. India's dependence on global energy markets, trade networks and financial systems has far-reaching implications. Asia Insurance Review spoke with Dr Sonjai Kumar, an Indian risk management professional.
Misr Insurance Company, Egypt's biggest general insurer, has posted net profits after tax of EGP8.2bn ($152.9m) for 2025, 3.8% higher than the EGP7.9bn bagged for 2024.