APAC
Howden Private Wealth announces new CEO for Singapore, Malaysia
Howden Private Wealth announces new CEO for Singapore, Malaysia
A deputy CEO has also been appointed for Hong Kong.
Generali earnings reach $5b in FY 2024
Gross written premiums rose by 14.9% YoY.
Takaful insurance market to grow at 9.41% CAGR
It was valued at $45.51b last year.
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.
This week in insurance: Malaysia offers premium freeze, M&A falls 25%, Manulife extends medical partnership
Cyber liability coverage is primarily targeting small-to-midsize enterprises.
AIA’s sees profit surge of 81.2% YoY in FY 2024
EPS stood at $0.62.
MSIG USA expands political risk insurance with Asia partnership
This combines MSIG USA’s underwriting expertise with regional market knowledge.
Swiss Re board proposes 8% dividend increase
It will mount to $7.35 per share.
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.
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