With more than 53% of the population now covered, as compared to 10% only a decade ago, Senegal is confirming its progress toward universal health coverage.
Saudi Arabia's insurance companies registered double-digit in top line while profitability dropped sharply, according to the Insurance Authority's recently released report "Insurance Sector 3rd Quarter Report - 2025".
Takaful companies in the UAE posted a 23% jump in insurance revenue in the first three quarters of this year (3Q2025) to AED3.7bn ($1.0bn), a jump of 23% over the AED3.0bn reported for the corresponding period of 2024, according to BADRI Management Consultancy, an international and risk consulting firm.
The universal life insurance market is projected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1% from 2024 to 2033, according to Allied Market Research.
The Central Bank of Mauritania (BCM) aims to launch a comprehensive reform process for the insurance sector in Mauritania, strengthen its economic and investment role, and develop its legal and institutional framework to enable it to adapt to economic changes and provide more effective protection for policyholders.
Abu Dhabi has launched the FinTech, Insurance, Digital and Alternative Assets (FIDA) cluster, an initiative spearheaded by Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development and Abu Dhabi Investment Office. FIDA aims to advance the next generation of innovative financial and investment solutions.
Insurers' creditworthiness in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, South Africa, Turkiye, and Kazakhstan will remain resilient in 2026, S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has forecast.
The Japanese ministry of health, labour and welfare is considering a proposal for public health insurance to cover the cost of childbirth.
AIA Vietnam and Vinmec Healthcare System have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop integrated, advanced healthcare solutions that combine international-standard medical services with Vietnam's leading insurance-financial ecosystem.
Insurance premiums are expected to rise consecutively starting next year, driven by worsening loss ratios in health insurance due to a surge in claims.