The Digital Catalyst: Revolutionising Bancassurance in Bangladesh
In the contemporary financial landscape of Bangladesh, Bancassurance is no longer a peripheral concept; it has become a central pillar …
Updates
Stay informed with the latest developments from the global insurance industry. The Update category delivers timely news, policy changes, regulatory insights, market trends, and innovations shaping the future of insurance worldwide.
MetLife Hosts Best Agency of the Year 2025
Dhaka, Bangladesh – In a notable recognition of excellence, MetLife Bangladesh has awarded Sumon Agency of Noakhali the prestigious ‘Agency …
South Korean Insurance Faces Growth, Profit, Solvency Pressures
The South Korean insurance sector is set to encounter heightened challenges in 2026, as industry growth slows and pressures on …
Life Insurance Sector Sees Revenue Rise, Claim Payouts Fall
Bangladesh’s life insurance sector has experienced growth in revenue and investment, yet the rate of policy claim settlements has declined, …
South Korea Tightens Fire Safety Rules for EVs
In a bid to tackle rising fire incidents involving electric vehicles (EVs), South Korea has introduced stricter liability insurance requirements …
Indonesia Makes Travel Insurance Mandatory for Tourists
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has formally endorsed a proposal to make travel insurance compulsory for all foreign visitors to …
Nine Firms Transferred to ‘Z’, Margin Benefits Withdrawn
In a decisive move, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has transferred nine listed companies to the ‘Z’ category after they …
Inquiry Launched Into Gulf Cable Damage
Authorities in Finland and Estonia have opened a wide-ranging investigation after damage was discovered to a critical undersea telecommunications cable …
New Insurance Surveyor Conduct Code Gazette Published
The Government of Bangladesh has officially published a new regulatory framework governing the duties, responsibilities, and professional conduct of insurance …
Direct Insurance or Broker—Which Works Better?
Bangladesh’s economy is moving through a phase of rapid transformation. Expanding manufacturing and exports, large-scale infrastructure projects, modernised transport networks …