Insurance

Howden Re launches reinsurance broking unit in Hong Kong

A managing director has been appointed to lead the treaty reinsurance operations.

Prudential adds former Swiss Re CIO Guido Fürer to board

Meanwhile, Amy Yip will step down from the Board on 31 October.

Markel Insurance names principal officer for Malaysia

Markel is currently licensed as a Tier 2 reinsurer in Labuan.

Fitch sees QBE outlook steady on higher profits and lower risk

It cited continued operational strength and reduced earnings volatility as key drivers.

Insured losses reach $70b in H1 2025: Guy Carpenter

The second quarter saw a levelling off in losses.

Marsh reports 6% rise in captive premiums to $77b in 2024

Marsh has assisted in forming nearly 500 new captives, including 92 in 2024. 

Auto insurers under strain from high-tech repairs

Fixing EVs is expensive, leading many to declare these as a loss.

Taiwan insurers record loss in end-May 2025

The industry sharply fell by 128% YoY.

HSBC Life Singapore appoints Chong to new commercial leadership role

Chong brings over 20 years of experience in banking and insurance.

HDI Global SE appoints two senior executives for risk finance division

Nelson Castellanos has been named a Vice President and Fabien Guilhot has been appointed a director.

Allianz Commercial names new regional head of Liability

He also joins from Allianz Insurance Singapore.

APRA requires insurers to identify critical services under new CPS 230 rule

It also mandates enhanced oversight of third-party service providers.

Cost, insurance limits threaten global progress in HIV treatment

Japan’s lack of generic PrEP options has made therapies inaccessible to most patients.

IAIS expects insurers to weather 2025 with solid reserves

Risks also led to wider corporate bond spreads and declines in asset and commodity prices.

Allianz appoints Pivný as CFO for Asia Pacific region

Pivný was most recently CFO of Allianz Poland.