Insurance Sector Faces AI, Climate Challenges
The global insurance industry witnessed a week of significant developments between 23 and 26 June, as regulators, insurers and researchers …
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Asia’s Insurance Landscape Faces Rapid Transformation
The insurance sector experienced a week of significant developments between 23 and 26 June, reflecting changing consumer attitudes across Asia, …
Governance and Digital Reform Key to Restoring Insurance Confidence
Strengthening governance, accelerating digital transformation and rebuilding public confidence are essential if Bangladesh’s insurance sector is to realise its full …
Insurance Renewal Fee Hiked to Tk2.50 Rate
Bangladesh’s Ministry of Finance has directed all life and non-life insurance companies to pay their 2026 registration renewal fees at …
Indian General Insurance Premium Income Rises By 8.7%
The growth of the general insurance sector in India has maintained its positive trajectory. In May 2026, the gross direct …
Allianz Tops Global Insurance Index For AI Adoption
Allianz has been ranked number one in the Evident AI Index for Insurance 2026, outperforming 30 of the world’s largest …
Two Insurers Declare FY25 Dividends
Two listed non-life insurance companies in Bangladesh—Bangladesh National Insurance Company and Central Insurance Company—have announced cash dividends for the year …
IDRA Inspects Nine Insurers Over Commission Allegations
The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has conducted inspection operations at nine insurance companies across the country. The regulatory …
Emirates Plans Dedicated Travel Insurance
Emirates is working in collaboration with insurance companies to introduce a specialised travel insurance product for passengers travelling to or …
Lack Of Transaction Insurance Exposes Millions Of MFS Users
The use of Mobile Financial Services (MFS) is expanding rapidly across Bangladesh, with the total number of registered accounts currently …