APAC
2-speed system emerges in Asia-Pacific insurance markets
Analysts said that investments have been significantly beneficial to insurers, most especially in Singapore and China.
Hong Kong's insurance sector embraces "open" revolution for customer excellence
Industry leaders like Zurich Insurance and FWD partner with banks and leverage APIs to create seamless customer experiences.
Howden assembles broking operations, forms unified brand
The unified brand is effective immediately across its offices in the region.
Insurers may need to take a bigger leap amidst new standard – WTW
Insurers surveyed indicated three primary challenges.
Global Federation of Insurance Associations commends the efforts of the IAIS
GFIA endorses the revisions made to draft ICPs 14 and 17.
Aspen names new global head of cyber
He will oversee the global cyber underwriting team.
Lloyd’s of London and UNCDF extend arms to climate-vulnerable nations
The partnership will also aim to replicate this model in other regions, including Asia and parts of Africa.
Generali GC&C boosts Asia team
The insurer has appointed two new heads.
Blue Cross APAC earnings remain ‘marginal’ thanks to integration
The company continues to benefit from both explicit and implicit support from AIA.
Allianz Commercial to gain new head of construction next year
Before Darren Smart takes his role in 2024, Gordon Browne will continue to oversee his segment.
Miller assembles APAC treaty team
This comes in line with its goal of expanding its reach in the region.
Aon hires new associate director for transaction solutions
She will advise Aon’s clients on how to navigate emerging commercial risks.
Nature’s wrath pushes insurers to reshape risk adaptability
Experts shared the reality of cost-efficiency whilst minimising the protection gap.
Aon becomes first member with risk capital capabilities in greenhouse gas association
It targets to assist clients in decarbonisation efforts.
Moody’s RMS assembles cyber insurance steering group
It includes industry giants such as Munich Re and Gallagher Re.
Lockton names Piers Hughes as regional head of insurance
He has been in the industry for more than two decades.
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