APAC
Insurtech wefox targets Asia expansion after latest funding round
It raised $400m in a Series D funding round
Insurtech wefox targets Asia expansion after latest funding round
It raised $400m in a Series D funding round
Catalina Holdings appoints new Asia CEO
The appointment is part of the firm's expansion plan in the region.
Manulife launches learning platform for insurance advisors in Asia
The platform is currently operational in Vietnam.
Munich Re names Tobias Frenz as CEO of Singapore branch
He will continue to be based in Singapore.
HSBC renews bancassurance partnership with Allianz
It will cover six markets, with HSBC and Allianz offering life and non-life products.
Top three things killing the insurance industry
Thanks to these threats, 54% of insurers had an ROE below their cost of equity.
WTW names new APAC head of Financial Solutions
The new appointee will be based in Singapore.
Climate risk is burning billions and Asia remains vulnerable
In 2021, the largest recorded natural disaster in the region cost over $2b.
Women in insurance: What’s blocking the way to diversity?
Unconscious bias and ‘double shifting’ are just some of the known hurdles.
Insurers can halve emissions by 2030: UN official
The UN assistant secretary-general for climate action has three asks for the industry.
APAC life segment records highest growth rate in over five years in 2021
Life insurance premiums in the region reached a record-breaking $1.3t.
Allianz Asia Pacific hires new COO
He was Prudential Malaysia’s former CTO.
Given the fast-changing market dynamics and regulations, risk chiefs need to step up their game to remain competitive
The need for a risk self-assessment is urgent, says Deloitte’s Wayne Savage.
How insurance companies in Asia can create meaningful customer experiences
Customer experience is a crucial area where growing insurance companies have an opportunity to stand.
Manulife appoints new Asia chief
He is currently serving as the company’s Hong Kong CEO.
Asia’s insurance industry has the weakest growth—here’s why
Growth was heavily impacted by underperformance of several countries.
APAC PA&H insurance premiums to more than double in 2026
The segment is growing at an annual growth rate of 13%.
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