India’s Commission-Free Insurance Shift
India’s insurance sector is poised for a significant digital transformation with the anticipated launch of the nationwide online platform known …
Strengthening Insurance Regulation in Bangladesh
The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority of Bangladesh serves as a pivotal national regulator dedicated to ensuring good governance, financial …
US Raises Medicare Advantage Payments
The United States government has announced a significant increase in payments for a major private insurer-administered healthcare programme for elderly …
CTF Life Expands Retirement Options via HKMC Partnership
CTF Life has announced a strategic collaboration with The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited to broaden access to reverse mortgage …
JBC Still Denied Ownership of Motijheel Plot
Even after 36 years, the state-owned Jiban Bima Corporation (JBC) has not secured ownership of an 11-storey building and the …
AI Data Centres Strain Global Insurance Capacity Limits
The rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data centres is placing unprecedented pressure on the global insurance and reinsurance markets, …
Asia-Pacific Insurers Embrace M&A Amid Slowing Growth
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are rapidly emerging as a central strategy for insurers across the Asia-Pacific region, as companies confront …
Medical Nutrition: Lifesaving Care Often Denied
When my son was in the second grade, I received a call that changed our lives: “We think he has …
SBC Imposes 30% Payment Rule for Reinsurance Renewal
The General Insurance Corporation (SBC) has introduced a new requirement for private non-life insurance companies seeking to renew their reinsurance …
Delivery Riders’ Insurance: Coverage Exists, Effectiveness Questioned
The rapid expansion of e-commerce and ride-sharing services in Bangladesh has significantly increased the number of delivery riders operating on …