APAC

Alfred Sham becomes interim CEO of Howden, new appointments in financial lines and M&A

Charles Yim and Hui Ling Wong joined as Associate Director, Financial Lines and Regional Director, M&A, respectively.

Alfred Sham becomes interim CEO of Howden, new appointments in financial lines and M&A

Charles Yim and Hui Ling Wong joined as Associate Director, Financial Lines and Regional Director, M&A, respectively.

Reinsurance industry’s alternative capital sees best performance in 20 years

The strong performance of collateral returns contributed to one of the best years in the market's history.

January renewals ‘smooth’, demand for property coverage increases: Aon

Despite challenges in regions with significant losses in 2023, pricing pressure on upper layers varied by region.

Reinsurance likely to face ‘cyclical and structural change’ in 2024: Howden

In other aspects, supply has met the demand for insurance products – a shift from recent market volatility.

Swiss Re upbeat about growth of insurance sector

As a cautionary note, an economist said fixed annuities face potential decline as higher Interest rates shift consumer preferences.

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Make sure you don’t miss the 2024 Asian Banking & Finance Forum and Insurance Asia Forum in Ho Chi Minh

Learn innovative ideas that are shaping the future of the banking & finance and insurance industries, from the region’s top leaders and executives.

Zurich unveils new CFO, Quinn to step down

Claudia Cordioli will succeed George Quinn, the current Group CFO, who has chosen to step down after a decade of service. 

Insurance Asia Forum 2024 arrives in Bangkok in April

Unlock the future of insurance with transformative shifts driven by technology and data analytics in today's dynamic landscape.

Chubb selects new consumer lines lead for int’l general business

Federico Spagnoli will be responsible for Chubb's consumer lines across 51 countries and territories.

Asian insurtech investments to recoil in 2024 – Clyde & Co.

Insurtechs offering genuinely innovative and unique solutions are likely to attract interest from capital providers.

Sun Life welcomes new president for Asia segment

A search is underway to find Manjit Singh’s successor as Chief Financial Officer. 

Chubb’s balance sheet ‘strongest’ in its financials – AM Best

AM Best forecasts that earnings and cash flows from Chubb Limited's operating subsidiaries will continue to support risk-adjusted capitalization if the need arises. 

WTW boosts Asia's corporate risk and broking team

Rupert Roberts and Christine Lau are the two newly appointed leaders at WTW.

Sompo Int’l taps new head of claims, commercial insurance APAC

Pablo Diago will report to Paul O’Neill, President of Commercial Lines Insurance for APAC.

Malaysian Re assembles ASEAN RE pool to boost net zero efforts

It aims to lead the ASEAN (re)insurance industry in supporting ASEAN countries' efforts to achieve net-zero emission targets

Prudential to see robust financial status in 12-18 months: Moody’s

The top five markets contributing to IFRS operating profit were Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, and mainland China.