APAC

Generali earnings reach $5b in FY 2024

Gross written premiums rose by 14.9% YoY.

Marsh launches Cyber Echo Encore, boosting cyber insurance capacity

It also provides  up to $45m in additional cyber insurance capacity.

Markel names new CEO of its primary underwriting businesses

He brings over 20 years of experience in specialty insurance.

Manulife Asia reveals new CEO

The group also unveiled a new CEO.

Gallagher Re launches index to track reinsurance pricing

It will report on pricing trends for Aggregate Excess of Loss reinsurance.  

MSIG USA expands political risk insurance with Asia partnership

This combines MSIG USA’s underwriting expertise with regional market knowledge.

Cyber insurers focus on SMEs as policies cover firms under $10m

SMEs account for more than 80% of all cyber policies.

4 in 5 insurers plan to increase AI investment over next year

36% of respondents are also prioritising efforts to build trust.

Ping An remains world’s top insurance brand at $34b: Brand Finance

India’s Life Insurance Corporation’s brand value rose by 36%.

APAC insurance M&A drops 25% as firms focus on organic growth

Globally, M&A activity hit a 16-year low in 2024.

53% of firms cite insurance exclusions as clean energy hurdle

They also plan to increase their investments in clean energy technologies by 34%.

Marsh Specialty welcomes new president

He has more than 35 years of service at Marsh.