External asset management set to transform APAC insurance Investment models

...technology platform company headquartered in Boise, Idaho....

Cyber crime tops Singapore, APAC and global risk rankings

Blending human judgment with digital intelligence: QBE's tech strategy

...technology to enhance operations across the insurance value chain. He said, “This goes beyond just digital transformation for its own sake. It is about embedding data, analytics and automation...

East Africa: Insurance sector at an inflection point, per Deloitte report

...technology, reliance on traditional distribution methods and modest innovation levels impede operational efficiency and limit access to underserved markets....

bolttech acquires Kenyan digital insurance platform

...technology to make protection more accessible. Together, we can accelerate digital transformation in insurance and extend the reach of embedded protection across the region.” ...

Toyota enters China insurance market through brokerage acquisition

...technology and owner data can help in insurance product design, reducing customer acquisition costs and improving risk control capabilities....

China Re Asset Management Chairman says insurance asset managers must be "friends of Time"

...technology-enabled strategy of strengthening the digitalisation of investment research, the intelligentisation of risk control, and the efficiency of operations. At the same time, Mr Li said that the...

Health management emerges as the new battleground in health insurance

...technology firms are expanding, with “insurance + services” ecosystems becoming a strategic priority....

ASEAN: Insurance regulators discuss resilience

...technology and inclusivity in the agenda of ASEAN insurance cooperation....

South Africa: Gallagher Re signs deal to take over biggest local independent reinsurance brokerage

...technology and data analytics, and offering bespoke advisory services.  ...

Sri Lanka: Online broker listed on stock exchange

...Online insurance marketplace and broker, InsureMe, has been listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) since 1 December....

Kenya: Digital insurance rules to be tightened as InsurTech growth accelerates

...technology enhances accessibility and affordability in the insurance market. The growing market and those planning to jump in are also looking for stable, trusted and stronger safeguards th...

UAE: Digital transformation and technical pricing to shape health insurance market in 2026

...technology in healthcare insurance business. ...

The role of insurers is shifting from claim payouts to prevention

...technology to help people better prepare for the unexpected,” the report said....

Algerian insurance union launches AI hub to boost digital innovation

...Technology Research Centre, and the Algerian Financial Innovation Laboratory (Algeria FinLab)....

NEV insurance market heats up with entry of Xiaomi's P&C insurance JV

...Technology Co, a subsidiary of Xiaomi Group: 33%....

Saudi Arabia: Digital cross border vehicle insurance plan launched

...technology group First.tech. The latter, in turn, is part of Abu Dhabi-listed investment company, International Holding Company (IHC)....

China: Ping An launches ancient tree conservation project

...technology, and social welfare to establish a sustainable protection system for ancient and notable trees in China, demonstrating the innovative efforts of a Chinese enterprise in tackling climate ch...

Australia: Insurance Council of Australia to launch insurance fraud detection platform

...Technology, and EXL to build this platform and this is expected to begin in early 2026. It will incorporate advanced data analytics capabilities to alert fraud investigators to suspicious activity in...

Global: Identity security now key to cyber insurance coverage

...New research from Delinea highlights the critical role of identity security in cyber insurance coverage....

Global: Tokio Marine Kiln appoints new Underwriter to life sciences team

...technology from Curtin University. “As the sector continues to innovate, having underwriters who truly understand both the science and the risk landscape is...

Global: Tokio Marine Kiln appoints new Underwriter to life sciences team

...technology from Curtin University. “As the sector continues to innovate, having underwriters who truly understand both the science and the risk landscape is...

Global: QBE Insurance Group announces changes to Board

...technology. Ms Allen is currently a Non-Executive Director of Santos, and Chair of the Digital Skills Organisation. She has also held various director and chair r...

China life insurers' payouts surge 53.8% in 2024; regulator urges more patient capital for tech innovation - Industry highlights this week

...technology. Further measures will be introduced to guide banks and insurers toward providing more patient, long-term capital to innovative companies. AIA Life introduces its first lifeti...

China's insurer-backed micro-lenders retreat as rules tighten

...technology services company. Ping An, one of the most active insurers in the segment, has also been reshaping its portfolio. Since 2022 it has been restructuring its microfinance operations...

Global: QBE Insurance Group announces changes to Board

...technology. Ms Allen is currently a Non-Executive Director of Santos, and Chair of the Digital Skills Organisation. She has also held various director and chair r...

Thailand: Regulator publishes guidelines for AI governance

...technology is transparent, verifiable and responsible. Robustness and security: The establishment of preventative measures against errors and cyber...

Global: Everest Group appoints new CEO of Legacy Operations

...technology firms, guiding them through insurance M&A and AI transformation. Mr Haase is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society and holds an MBA in Quantit...

Global: Everest Group appoints new CEO of Legacy Operations

...technology firms, guiding them through insurance M&A and AI transformation. Mr Haase is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society and holds an MBA in Quantit...

Technological and geopolitical disruptions redefine India's risk landscape, says new report

...technology, cyber, and talent risks, but gaps persist in translating strategy into actionable measures. Strengthening risk management by integrating strategy, capability, and forward-looking practice...

India: Manulife and Mahindra & Mahindra to form life insurance JV

...technology, the JV will build an efficient, customer-centric insurer in India. We are confident that this JV offers a very compelling opportunity to create meaningful value for our shareholders,&rdqu...

UAE: Digital insurer gets approval for Saudi Arabian market

...technology (InsurTech) sector in the Saudi market, which is considered one of the largest and most dynamic insurance markets in the Middle East. Meanwhile, the approval of the IA will allow...

Diversification will continue to drive reinsurer strategies

...technology has moved up the ranks as a key component of strategy for the (re)insurance industry, Mr Savari said....

Innovation and collaboration are the key to respond to natural catastrophe threat

...technology-driven risk assessment tools are highlighted as key mechanisms for closing the protection gap. These innovations offer faster claims settlement, coverage for hard-to-insure events, and gre...

Ethiopia: Lack of independent regulator stalls development of insurance market

...technology and product innovation, and unsustainable price undercutting....

NFRA delegates more powers to local offices; regulators expand cybersecurity insurance pilots - Weekly industry regulatory updates

...Technology and the NFRA have jointly released guidance for the second batch of cybersecurity insurance service pilots. The notice calls for establishing model cases, improving enterprise awareness of...

NBV growth seen at 20% in 2026; insurers accelerate overseas NEV motor insurance expansion - Industry highlights this week

...technology insurance premiums rose 30% year on year in the first three quarters of 2025, significantly outpacing overall industry growth. Insurance institutions hold over $91.4bn in A-sh...

Ant Group elevates healthcare unit as AI and ageing demographics reshape demand

...technology to practical social needs. He described AI as a critical pathway for addressing structural pain points in China’s healthcare system and said the group intends to step up its efforts...

Surge in pet insurance exposes gaps in claims, renewals and hospital networks

...technology alone will not solve the industry’s underlying issues. Regulatory standards are needed to clarify waiting periods, deductibles, claims procedures and rules for hospital network chang...

New life insurance joint venture in India announced

...technology, the joint venture will build an efficient, customer-centric insurer in India. We are confident this partnership presents a compelling opportunity to create meaningful value for our shareh...

Saudi Arabia: Pilot implementation of RBC regime to begin in 2026

...technology, and investment sectors, underscoring the Kingdom’s growing influence and its central role in shaping the future of insurance. ...

Lockton expands into Saudi Arabia

...technology to support businesses navigating evolving risk environments....

Saudi Arabia: Insurance industry steps into future at Global Insurance Conference & Exhibition ingate

...technology, and investment sectors, underscoring the Kingdom’s growing influence and its central role in shaping the future of insurance....

Saudi Arabia: Tawuniya launches Riyadh Re, marking a new era for the Kingdom's insurance sector

...technology platforms and data-driven analytics, we are building a national reinsurance champion with global standards contributing to the development of the Saudi Insurance sector.”...

APAC: As cyber risks intensify, quantum security set to be strategic priority in 2026

...technology strategies that emphasise resilience, utility, and cost-effectiveness over hype....

Thailand: Krungthai-AXA Life Insurance launches 123 critical illness coverage plan

...technology; and Coverage in the event of a crisis or emergency from both emerging diseases and serious accidents....

Asia: Willis appoints practice leader of new data centre

...technology, media and telecommunications and complex infrastructure sectors. Ms Ong has extensive experience in risk and broking, having worked in Willis for 10 y...

MediTrust: AI driving new efficiency in insurance claims

...Technology Group founder and CEO Zhang Xiaodong, a leading Chinese multi-payment medical platform and unicorn enterprise, was invited to share insights on how AI is transforming insurance claims proc...

ZhongAn completes first overseas NEV insurance deal

...technology standards. A ZhongAn Insurance executive said the company is leveraging its “industry ecosystem + technology enablement” dual-engine model to focus on overseas NEV in...

Asia: BNP Paribas Cardif appoints new CEO

...technology and operations department. Mr Nguyen holds a master of science from Pierre and Marie Curie Paris University, a master in management from HEC and Mines...