Risks related to the environment, manpower, technology, economics, geopolitics, cargo and supply chain will be very relevant challenges for the maritime business in Asia during 2026, according to new insights by QBE Asia.
The move by the Queensland government to introduce reforms related to the use of e-mobility devices on roads and footpaths has been welcomed by the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA). There has been a surge in serious injuries and deaths due to these e-mobility devices.
Insurance claims related to liver diseases in India have doubled over the past three years and this surge reflects not only increasing disease severity but also the widening demographic and geographic spread of the disease, according to a new analysis by Indian health insurer Care Health Insurance.
As supply uncertainties continue, fuel prices in South Africa are soaring, leading to a rising number of citizens hoarding bulk purchases of petrol.
China will improve its medical insurance policies to boost the development of primary healthcare services in the country, according to the National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA).
The interim report of the ongoing review of Australia's Independent Life Code of Practice (Life Code) has been released and it has found favour with the country's life insurers.
Health risks are on a rising trajectory in India, however, the financial preparedness for these rising risks is still lagging, according to a new survey conducted by TATA AIG General Insurance to coincide with World Health Day which is celebrated every year on 7 April.
The Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC) has recorded a major milestone in its cyclone reinsurance pool operations, with total claim payments surpassing A$1bn ($703.4m) since the initiative was launched.
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has applied an additional A$2m ($1.4m) capital requirement to Sovereign Insurance Australia (SIA), an MGA.
State-owned Iran Insurance Company, Iran's largest insurer, has paid a record IRR150tn ($114m) in compensation to individuals affected by the Iran-Israel-US war since the hostilities broke out on 28 February.