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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.
2 days ago
AXA Climate deepens Fathom tie-up as climate risks rise
The companies said the added modelling is meant to support portfolio level hazard analysis.
2 days ago
24 of 38 OECD nations insure less than half of disaster losses
The organisation studied hazard exposure and consumer risks across 60 jurisdictions.
2 days ago
How APAC cyber gap exposes households to fraud
bolttech found 39% were already hit by digital crime across the region.
3 days ago
Asia’s wealth insurers face rising compliance pressure
Stricter anti-money laundering and disclosure rules are slowing onboarding.
4 days ago
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.
5 days ago
Why reinsurers shift focus as annuity deals lose appeal
New annuity flows became more attractive as consumer demand strengthened.
5 days ago
How can Asia-Pacific reinsurers tackle rising disaster losses?
They still posted steady growth over the past five years.
6 days ago
Aon appoints Attard global head of reinsurance analytics
His focus will be the development of tools to help insurers manage market volatility.
6 days ago
CGRE launches aviation insurance and reinsurance practice
The aviation offering will deliver customised insurance, reinsurance and risk management.
6 days ago
This week in insurance: Miller expands with Dubai deal, Liberty names Hong Kong CEO, Zurich launches $5b fundraise for Beazley bid.
Sun Life Philippines also opened three New Business Offices.
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.
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