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MS&AD taps MSIG Asia CEO for global strategy role

MS&AD taps MSIG Asia CEO for global strategy role

Philippi will become executive officer and chief strategy officer for int’l operations from 1 April.
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AXA Climate deepens Fathom tie-up as climate risks rise

The companies said the added modelling is meant to support portfolio level hazard analysis.
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24 of 38 OECD nations insure less than half of disaster losses

The organisation studied hazard exposure and consumer risks across 60 jurisdictions.
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How APAC cyber gap exposes households to fraud

bolttech found 39% were already hit by digital crime across the region.
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Asia’s wealth insurers face rising compliance pressure

Stricter anti-money laundering and disclosure rules are slowing onboarding.
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For Asia’s insurers, boldness is the key to an AI-driven transformation

There are numerous examples of Asian firms using AI to automate workflows or augment growth.
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Why reinsurers shift focus as annuity deals lose appeal

New annuity flows became more attractive as consumer demand strengthened.
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How can Asia-Pacific reinsurers tackle rising disaster losses?

They still posted steady growth over the past five years.
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Aon appoints Attard global head of reinsurance analytics

His focus will be the development of tools to help insurers manage market volatility.
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CGRE launches aviation insurance and reinsurance practice

The aviation offering will deliver customised insurance, reinsurance and risk management.
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Swiss Re taps Tamas Bown to run Asia-Pacific L&H Re unit

Bown returns to the region after leading the UK and Ireland unit that later added ME and Africa.

AM Best says Zurich $11b Beazley deal impact manageable

The acquisition financing includes existing cash new debt and an equity placing.

Financial institutions drive 2,000 M&A deals amidst tech pressure

But hidden liabilities could emerge after transactions close.

Reinsurance capital hits $760b as conflict risks test industry buffers

11 reinsurers produced $31b net income in 2025 up 16% from the prior year.

APAC insurers pivot $3.8t into private market assets

Senior execs across Singapore and Australia are targeting a 13% increase in unlisted holdings.

Zurich launches $5b share sale to fund Beazley bid

Offer values Beazley at 1,335 pence per share including 1,310 pence cash and 25 pence dividend.