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 …
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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 …
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 …
Disaster Protection Gap Leaves Global Vulnerabilities Unresolved
Uninsured Financial Burdens in the Asia-Pacific Region The escalating frequency and severity of natural disasters are driving steep financial losses …
Rising Cyber Risks Fuel Cyber Insurance Demand
From banking institutions to e-commerce platforms, almost every critical sector in Bangladesh has become structurally dependent on digital technology. The …
Language Barriers Limit Hill Tracts Insurance Growth
The penetration rate of the insurance sector across Bangladesh remains notably low, fluctuating between just 0.33% and 0.5% of Gross …