A comprehensive survey of eleven global chief executive officers, conducted by the consultancy firm Sollers, has identified artificial intelligence (AI) as the most significant technological force currently reshaping the insurance industry. The study highlights a strategic shift in how insurers interact with policyholders, stressing that while AI provides unprecedented operational efficiency, it serves as a […]

MetLife, in collaboration with the international advocacy group Global Citizen, has officially launched a social media-driven campaign titled ‘Footwork for Futures’. The initiative seeks to empower children and young people by promoting physical activity and confidence through a unique combination of education and sport. By leveraging digital connectivity, the programme aims to mobilise global citizens […]

The rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has fundamentally altered the risk landscape for the global insurance industry. Insurers are increasingly alarmed by the rise of “deepfake” technology—synthetic media created by AI that can convincingly mimic real people. While deepfakes were previously associated with social media disinformation and political manipulation, they have now emerged as […]

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reached a formal agreement to provide a $100 million soft loan aimed at enhancing the operational and institutional framework of Bangladesh’s Universal Pension System (UPS). This commitment was confirmed during a high-level briefing on Tuesday afternoon at the Ministry of Finance, presided over by Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud […]