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Zurich names Shukla to lead Asia-Pacific digital push
Zurich names Shukla to lead Asia-Pacific digital push
He takes charge of Zurich Edge the firms regional embedded insurance unit.
Singlife partners SMU to tackle retirement savings strain
Singlife partners SMU to tackle retirement savings strain
The study will examine adequacy needs as medical costs and money pressures keep climbing.
HDI Global taps Beblo to drive property expansion
HDI Global taps Beblo to drive property expansion
He takes charge of the worldwide Property Local Risk portfolio starting 1 May.
1 in 5 Singaporeans want coverage with digital mental health tools
1 in 5 Singaporeans want coverage with digital mental health tools
Only 60% view AI mental health tools positively, lagging physical and financial services.
Insurers face capacity strain as $300b data centre boom grows
Insurers face capacity strain as $300b data centre boom grows
Total insurable values per site can reach $20b to $30b, raising aggregation concerns.
Tokio Marine completes $1.8b share disposal to Berkshire unit
Tokio Marine completes $1.8b share disposal to Berkshire unit
National Indemnity received 48,207,200 common shares through a third-party allotment.
Half of firms flag AI errors as insurers lag coverage
Half of firms flag AI errors as insurers lag coverage
The report finds liability often falls on companies deploying tools, not developers.

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How can APAC insurers close the gap on climate risk readiness?

Physical climate risk is now seen as a wider financial threat beyond underwriting.

How can M&A offset slower insurance growth?

Scale and operational strength are becoming table stakes.

How can regulatory tweaks unlock capital for Hong Kong insurers?

Most plan to boost their risk exposure using tech over the next two years.

How can insurers balance outsourcing and data control?

Rising data volumes are becoming harder to access and use effectively.

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Insurance Sun Life Philippines to boost sales force, bancassurance under incoming CEO
It is pushing insurance in a nation where death and money are taboo topics.
Insurance Wong Sze Keed builds people‑first culture at AIA
‘Leadership must be anchored in clarity, courage and humanity.’
Insurance Howden’s Shweta Swaroop pushes pay data transparency in insurance
Clear disclosure drives accountability and actionable change to plug the gender gap.
Insurance HDI Global Japan targets commercial and cyber insurance growth
One of the most rapidly evolving threats is cyber-insurance, and Japan has room to expand in this market.
Insurance Turning points: How a career choice shaped Singlife’s Chin Wei Lin
The most important professional moves aren’t always promotions but those that build trust.
Insurance Asia’s wealth insurers face rising compliance pressure
Stricter anti-money laundering and disclosure rules are slowing onboarding.
Insurance Manulife’s Leah Ng says better governance boosts women’s leadership
Equity cannot rely only on good intentions; it must be built into systems.

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