Sanlam, a leading pan-African financial services group focused on emerging markets, delivered a strong performance in the first quarter of 2026, supported by resilient client activity, strong growth in new business and very strong net inflows from clients.
The Tunisian insurance market generated satisfactory growth in premium income in the first quarter of the year, buoyed by a notable increase in life insurance premiums and positive growth across all lines.
The operating performance of Bahrain-based Life Insurance Corporation (International) [LICI] is adequate, albeit subject to some volatility, primarily due to movements in interest rates, says AM Best.
The takaful subsidiaries of Malaysia's reinsurance and retakaful group, MNRB -- Takaful Ikhlas General and Takaful Ikhlas Family, collectively known as Takaful IKHLAS -- recorded a combined profit after tax to MYR108.8m ($27.4m) in the financial year ended 31 March 2026 (FY2026).
The Deutsche Ruck Group, which marks its 75th annniversary this year, achieved the highest premium growth in life reinsurance in 2025, according to a statement released by the global reinsurance company.
New Zealand has introduced a new prudential levy on banks, non-bank deposit takers, insurers, and other financial market participants in the country. The new levy will help cover the costs of services provided by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.
MNRB Holdings' proposed acquisition of the remaining 80% equity interest in Labuan Re marks a significant strategic step in strengthening the Group's international reinsurance platform, the holding company said in a statement.
Property insurance companies generated a combined total of CNY222.6bn ($32.8bn) in premium income in the motor branch in the first quarter of 2026, according to data released by the National Financial Regulatory Administration.
Ping An Property & Casualty Insurance Company (Ping An P&C) continued to deliver a double-digit return on equity at 10.3% in 2025, per AM Best calculation.
Australia's superannuation system continued to expand in the March 2026 reporting period, with total assets rising to A$4.44tn ($2.93tn), according to the latest figures released by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). The figures represent a 7.9% year-on-year increase.