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Asia-Pacific leads livestock insurance market with 39.7% share
Asia-Pacific leads livestock insurance market with 39.7% share
Globally, the market is projected to grow to $8.5b by 2034.
HSBC names Kate Subak as new CEO of HSBC Insurance (Bermuda)
She was previously COO of Sun Life International in Bermuda.
Insurers raise private asset allocations to 21% in 2024
17% of fixed income investments are now in private credit.
P&C insurance market to reach $3t by 2032 on global demand
The market was valued at $1.9t last year.
This week in insurance: YAS rolls out AI, Prudential upgrades with pet coverage, Resolution Life completes block transaction
Manulife Singapore also shared new digital initiatives.
Allianz unveils CAReS platform to assess climate-related risks
Global losses from climate-related natural catastrophes reached $327b in 2024.
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.
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.
MCIS Life: Pioneering sustainability in Malaysia
The company is redefining responsible business through efforts like the Legacy Forest, Purple Truck mobile health unit, and ESG-driven insurance solutions.
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.
Manulife survey finds independence outweighs lifespan amongst priorities
All respondents either own or intend to buy insurance.
Commentary
AI isn’t replacing insurance, it’s finally making it work