Insurance for cancer, heart attacks and strokes hits the sick list

Trauma insurance, the financial lifeline for people struck by heart attacks, cancer or dozens of other critical illnesses, is suffering a health crisis of its own. New data from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority shows fewer than 4 per...

Insurance M&A - A quick Guide to Acquiring a German Insurance Company

REGULATORY BACKGROUND - In this section, we provide an overview of the regulatory framework in which insurance companies operate in Germany. As used in this overview, the term insurance company includes primary insurance companies...

Insurance Company: Most Motorcycle Accidents Caused By Vehicle Drivers

As we've reported, the Transport Ministry is proposing new safety regulations to protect motorcycle drivers after an alarming and ever increasing number of road fatalities. The new regulations will include the use of specific helmets and license...

Edme Insurance Brokers taps Gallagher Re’s Vinod Krishnan as treaty reinsurance division CEO

Howden launches Japan marine insurance services, names Koji Aragane as director

Life Insurance vs. Term Insurance: Which Is More Affordable?

As we consider our loved ones and our future, life insurance is the first thing that comes to our mind. It gives us peace of mind knowing that even if we are no longer here, our loved ones will enjoy economic security. But when you start looking...

Fitness, Lifestyle & Term Insurance: Can a Healthy Life Lower Your Premiums?

Staying fit does not just boost your health, it can also lower your term insurance premiums. Learn how insurers now reward healthy lifestyles with better rates, making fitness a smart financial move too. There is now an increased correlation...

Riot victims face insurance exclusion

Dar es Salaam. Many property owners whose assets were damaged during the recent election-related unrest may not receive compensation, as standard insurance policies do not cover losses resulting from politically motivated incidents. Following the...

NAICOM sets working group to drive compulsory insurance, others

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has unveiled a regulatory roadmap with launch of working groups to drive financial inclusion, digital transformation, and compulsory insurance enforcement under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act...

PenCom, NAICOM order full compliance with Pension, Insurance Laws

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) have jointly ordered insurance firms and their business partners to fully comply with Nigeria’s pension and insurance regulations or face sanctions. The order,...

UNDP, BMZ, Generali, and ICMIF Foundation launch global inclusive insurance programme covering 30 countries

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), global insurer Generali Group, and the International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation (ICMIF) Foundation have...

‘Five years of impact, shaping tomorrow’s healthcare’ as GAB Health Insurance marks anniversary

GAB Health Insurance Company Ltd (GAB Health), a leading private commercial health insurance scheme with majority ownership by the Ghana Association of Banks (GAB), has marked its 5th anniversary with the announcement of major milestones and...

PenCom, NAICOM order insurers to enforce pension, insurance compliance

In a bold push to strengthen financial discipline and protect workers’ benefits, the National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) have jointly directed insurance companies in Nigeria to suspend all business...

Advocates push for mental health parity in insurance

FRANKFORT — Two lawmakers joined with advocates from the mental health profession on Tuesday, urging the Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance to support proposed legislation that seeks to improve mental health parity in insurance. Rep....

Azerbaijan suspends deductions from excise rates to compulsory health insurance fund

Starting from January 1 next year, allocations from excise rates to the compulsory health insurance fund will be stopped, APA-Economics reports. This is reflected in the proposed amendments to the Tax Code and the “Law on Compulsory Health...

GCash and BPI Launch Commuter Accident Insurance for as Low as PHP 15

Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Philippines News once a month in your Inbox GCash, through its in-app platform GInsure, has partnered with the Bank of the Philippine Islands‘ BPI MS Insurance to launch PasaHERO Protect, an accident...

Tesla Partners with Oona Insurance for one-year comprehensive coverage for Model Y

4 MANILA – Oona Insurance Philippines has partnered with Tesla to include one year of complimentary comprehensive coverage for all new Model Y vehicles delivered in the Philippines within the promotional period. Enhancing value through strategic...

Starting next year, social insurance premiums will change for those with monthly income of more than 8,000 manats

The rate of compulsory state social insurance contributions deducted from the monthly income of employees working for non-state sector employers not engaged in the oil and gas industry—effective in Azerbaijan since 2019—is set to change, APA...

Shriram General Insurance posts 28% premium growth, maintains profit momentum

Shriram General Insurance Company (SGI) has reported a strong performance for the first half of the financial year 2025–26, led by robust growth in its motor insurance portfolio. The company’s Gross Written Premium (GWP) rose by 28% year-on-year...

Allocation of per capita funds from state budget for compulsory personal insurance is being discontinued

Starting next year, no funds will be allocated from the state budget under the per capita financing framework for individuals covered by state compulsory personal insurance, APA reports. This is reflected in the proposed amendment to the Law “On...