Professionalizing the Life Insurance Agency Force in Nepal: Moving Beyond Commission Clawback through International Best Practices and Regulatory Reform

Abstract Life insurance agents are the most important distribution channel connecting insurers with customers. Their professionalism, ethical standards, technical competency, and customer-oriented approach significantly influence insurance penetration, policy persistency, consumer confidence, and the overall development of the insurance sector. In Read More …

Nigeria Insurers Association Targets Stronger Governance and Risk Management

The Nigeria Insurers Association (NIA) is focusing on strengthening governance standards and risk management practices within the insurance industry to improve resilience, transparency and confidence among stakeholders. The initiative highlights the growing importance of effective governance frameworks as insurers operate Read More …

Saudi Arabia Approves New Insurance Regulations

Saudi Arabia has approved new regulatory measures aimed at strengthening governance, transparency and consumer protection in the insurance sector. The Council of Ministers approved the updated framework as part of wider efforts to improve the efficiency and stability of the Read More …

Asia’s Insurance Market Braces for Rising Risk Pressures

The Asian insurance industry is entering a period of heightened risk complexity, driven by converging pressures from climate change, cyber threats, regulatory evolution, and macroeconomic uncertainty. According to insights highlighted by Asia Insurance Review, insurers across the region are being Read More …

Online Certificate Course in General Insurance

General Insurance

Build a strong foundation in risk transfer, underwriting, and claims with a practical general insurance course. Smart Online Course, in partnership with the Risk Management Association of India (RMAI), offers a Online Certificate Course on General Insurance. This course covers Read More …

IRDAI unveils fraud risk framework for insurers and reinsurers to boost cybersecurity

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has issued a comprehensive fraud risk management framework to strengthen cybersecurity and internal controls among insurers and reinsurers. Scheduled to come into effect from April 1, 2026, the new guidelines mandate Read More …