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Lockton names new CEOs for Malaysia and India
Lockton names new CEOs for Malaysia and India
Nicholas Lee was named chief executive designate of Lockton Sime.
Asia disasters leave 92% losses uninsured
Asia disasters leave 92% losses uninsured
Insured catastrophe losses totalled $5.2b in 2025 across the region.
Australian insurers admit 98.4% of death claims in 2025
Australian insurers admit 98.4% of death claims in 2025
Group ordinary business recorded the highest death claim admission rate in 2025.
VINARE faces risk despite 10.8% ROE
VINARE faces risk despite 10.8% ROE
The reinsurer recorded a five year average return on equity between 2021 and 2025.
Marine reinsurers face Baltimore loss blow
Marine reinsurers face Baltimore loss blow
Howden Re said the impact is expected to fall largely on reinsurance and retrocession markets.
WTW’s Q1 2026 net income climbs to $303m
WTW’s Q1 2026 net income climbs to $303m
Q1 revenue rose 8% YoY to $2.4b as diluted EPS increased 33%.
DeeMoney CEO says trust will beat acquisition
DeeMoney CEO says trust will beat acquisition
CEO Phlaphongphanich said the industry is measuring the wrong things. 
Hang Seng targets $3,300 retirement income gap
Hang Seng targets $3,300 retirement income gap
Pre-retirees said they need about $5,200 a month for a comfortable retirement.

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Older cohorts lag on plan execution despite strong awareness.

How can Singapore insurers manage rising risk and tech demands?

Firms turn to AI and data tools to manage complex portfolios.

How can Asia’s energy insurers keep prices low as global risks rise?

Light losses and excess capacity offset geopolitical and economic pressure.

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

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

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Insurance Hong Kong insurer complaints rise for fourth straight year
The Insurance Authority has flagged gaps in incentives, disclosure, and oversight.
Insurance Rising climate losses test China’s insurance safety net
Profitable insurers face limits in passing disaster risk despite market scale.
Insurance War-risk underwriting tightens in Singapore as Gulf airspace disruptions persist
Airlines reroute across Asia–Middle East routes as insurers reassess exposure and pricing risk.
Insurance Affluent women force rethink of legacy planning in Asia-Pacific
Stable growth and early engagement shift advice beyond transactional transfers.
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.

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