APAC
Swiss Re taps Tamas Bown to run Asia-Pacific L&H Re unit
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.
16 hours ago
AM Best says Zurich $11b Beazley deal impact manageable
The acquisition financing includes existing cash new debt and an equity placing.
16 hours ago
Financial institutions drive 2,000 M&A deals amidst tech pressure
But hidden liabilities could emerge after transactions close.
17 hours ago
Reinsurance capital hits $760b as conflict risks test industry buffers
11 reinsurers produced $31b net income in 2025 up 16% from the prior year.
1 day ago
APAC insurers pivot $3.8t into private market assets
Senior execs across Singapore and Australia are targeting a 13% increase in unlisted holdings.
1 day ago
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.
2 days ago
GAIP shifts from research to policy tools in 2025
It will also advance its Asia Risk Platform with rollout set for 2026.
2 days ago
1 in 5 APAC employers review insurance cover amidst higher medical costs
48% of workers say coverage shapes job moves, and 70% would stay longer for strong benefits.
2 days ago
Miller agrees to buy Dubai broker Shields pending approval
Shields is regulated by the DFSA, and the transaction is slated to wrap in Q2 2026.
3 days ago
Zurich Cover-More CEO exits after acquisition
The executive led AIG Travel before the business moved under new ownership in December 2024.
4 days ago
Claims software market doubles to $10.1b by 2033
The sector is at $5.2b today with adoption spreading across payers and administrators.
4 days ago
Car insurance market to reach $2.13t by 2026
The sector expected to expand at a 6.05% compound annual rate through 2031.
4 days ago
How APAC insurers raised billions in H2 2025
S&P Global Ratings suggests MS&AD may avoid large investments for at least 2 years.
4 days ago
This week in insurance: Sompo–Guidewire cloud partnership, Swiss Re acquires QBE credit and surety unit, Zurich moves to buy ClearView.
Manulife and Mahindra & Mahindra appointed Suresh Agarwal as CEO designate.
6 days ago
Zurich Cover-More taps Ford to drive Asia travel expansion
Ford keeps his Zurich APAC partnerships post while taking Asia travel leadership.
APAC protection gap leaves $77b losses uninsured
Regional claims trailed the US total of $100b despite repeated catastrophes.
Zurich Insurance Group net income jumps 17% to $7b
P&C business operating profit rose 22% to $5.1b.
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