Egypt’s FRA Decision 70 Sets New Governance Floor for Takaful Across North Africa
Egypt's FRA issued Decision No. 70 in May 2026, introducing three takaful operating models and mandatory Sharia boards — a governance overhaul for a…
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MS&AD Secures 18% Stake in MassMutual’s Barings to Chase Returns Beyond Japan’s Low-Yield Market
MS&AD Insurance Group has completed an 18% stake in MassMutual's Barings platform. The deal marks Japan's largest non-life insurer pivoting to global alternative asset…
Takaful Market Targets $63.6B by 2030 as GCC Growth Exposes a Retakaful Capacity Gap
Takaful market growth heads to $63.6B by 2030 at 11.7% CAGR as GCC mandates accelerate, while a retakaful capacity gap limits Sharia-compliant expansion.
EIOPA’s Two-Step AI Mandate Sets August 2026 Deadline as EU Insurers Face €35M Penalties
EIOPA AI governance opinion mandates two-step impact assessments for EU insurers by August 2026, with €35M penalties for non-compliance with the EU AI Act.
Hong Kong Revises Insurance Capital Rules to Steer Funds Into Infrastructure Projects
Hong Kong's Insurance Authority closes RBC consultation extending infrastructure capital relief to general insurers and imposing a 100% crypto charge. Implementation target: December 31,…
Talanx Signs 20-Year Bancassurance Exclusive With Afirme Grupo Financiero in Mexico
Talanx agrees a 20-year exclusive bancassurance deal with Afirme Grupo Financiero in Mexico, creating a MXN 22.8bn combined premium base and moving HDI to…
National Bank of Greece Takes 30% Stake in Allianz Greece Bancassurance Pact
NBG acquires 30% of Allianz Greece in a 10-year bancassurance deal, reshaping Greek insurance distribution as European bank-insurer M&A accelerates.
L&H InsurTech Funding Nearly Doubles to $719M in Q1 2026 on AI Surge
L&H InsurTech funding Q1 2026 surged to $719M — nearly double the prior quarter — as AI-driven claims automation outpaces P&C investment, per Gallagher…
EIOPA Locks In Solvency II Supervisory Guidelines for January 2027 Implementation
EIOPA finalises revised Solvency II supervisory guidelines effective January 2027: 26% fewer quarterly templates, a 21% risk margin reduction, and mandatory DORA compliance embedded…
AIG Completes Corebridge Separation With $710M Final Stake Sale
AIG sells its final Corebridge stake for $710M, completing a $6B three-year separation that cements AIG as a pure-play P&C carrier while Nippon Life…