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This week in insurance: Manulife expands screening, Prudential and Marsh strike deals, leadership shifts emerge
This week in insurance: Manulife expands screening, Prudential and Marsh strike deals, leadership shifts emerge
Alaric Lee has been appointed CEO, Hong Kong for Howden.
14 hours ago
FWD hires Manulife veteran to lead HNW business
Bensman spent 18 years at Manulife and helped build its private client operations.
1 day ago
Insurers chase $20t emerging market debt for income
US dollar corporate debt makes up $2.6t whilst sovereign debt adds $1.8t.
1 day ago
Zurich P&C premiums jump 8% to $15.6b Q1 2026
Commercial insurance rose 9% on demand from construction and Middle Market expansion.
2 days ago
Asia insurtech deals hit $100m despite global slowdown
Q1 2026 activity fell to 81 deals for the weakest count since Q2 2016.
2 days ago
HDI Global names Kropp COO, CIO after Kuhnt exit
Kropp brings over 20 years of insurance and technology leadership experience.
2 days ago
Iran war raises long-term risks for Asia builders' insurance gains
Supply chain disruption and energy volatility could push premiums higher by 2027.
2 days ago
WTW targets CCS risks with lifecycle insurance cover
It combines energy, marine liability and environmental protection for carbon capture projects.
3 days ago
Reinsurance market needs $100b loss to tighten
AM Best said a major unexpected event would be needed to materially hit sector funds.
3 days ago
Swiss Re appoints Daniel Neo to Asia board
Neo joins SRAL from 1 June after more than 2 decades in insurance.
4 days ago
How can insurers turn AI spending into meaningful returns?
Many use AI in isolated parts of the business, limiting its financial impact.
5 days ago
This week in insurance: Igloo CEO on AI to raise profits; more insurance perks and plans for HNWIs
Insurers also report promising financial results.
5 days ago
Nearly half of APAC insurers rank reporting as top compliance challenge
Only 5% of respondents rated regional compliance capabilities as weak.
Sun Life reported income falls 49.9% to $340m in Q1 2026
Underlying earnings per share stood at C$1.9 in the quarter.
Insurers fail digital test as only 7% reach top tier
Nearly one-third of firms have fully digitised their value chains.
Cyber insurance shock could emerge every 10 to 18 years
Howden Re compared potential cyber losses to moderate catastrophe years such as 2008.
Asia-Pacific insurance may reach $10t by 2034
The sector is forecast to grow at a 15.6% annual rate through 2034.
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