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Why APAC insurers average 35% of assets with external managers
Why APAC insurers average 35% of assets with external managers
Allocations range from 24% to 45% across firms managing a combined $2.6t.
This week in insurance: Malaysia sees CEO shake-ups, AI set to reshape operations, HK underwriting hit by new losses
Meanwhile, demand for remote work in Singapore’s insurance sector increased 15.3%.
Swiss Re appoints Nicole Pieterse as next chief people officer
She has held senior HR roles across the financial services industry.
bolttech buys 2019-founded mTek to boost embedded insurance
The platform works with major insurers including GA Insurance, Sanlam, and Britam.
Will AI copilots replace legacy insurance systems by 2026?
Data shows executives trust generative AI at twice the rate of machine learning.
Social media lawsuits surge, lifting insurers’ liability exposure
Insurers may need to revisit policy wording and tighten risk selection.
Taboos, low confidence stall legacy planning across Asia
Two-thirds of Asians fear their wealth will not outlast their children’s generation.
Only 27% of next gen willing to lead family firms, legacy planning lags
The lack of structured succession planning leaves many businesses exposed.
Marine specialist with 13 years’ experience takes Asia underwriting lead
Tjornelund reports to Shah, CEO of Wholesale Markets Asia, QBE.
Broker deals set stage for faster 2025 insurance M&A
Strategic buyers and private equity investors are likely to remain active.
AI isn’t replacing insurance, it’s finally making it work
Why the next wave in protection will be human-led, machine-scaled and built across Asia’s thriving insurance hubs.
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Showcase your achievements and gain recognition for shaping the future of insurance.
This week in insurance: Cbus fined $15.3m, insurers make new appointments, Tokio Marine expands agri US offerings
Manulife Asia appointed a new CFO.
APAC emerging market insurers outperform peers during volatility
But they do face constraints in scale and diversification.
What will drive the APAC life insurance market to bag $2t in five years?
India and China are major drivers of the sector’s growth.
Howden names Alaric Lee as chief commercial officer for Asia
Lee joins from Marsh, where he was most recently a managing director.
Manulife names Bonnie Qiu as global high net worth CEO
Rishi Srivastava also joins Manulife Asia’s senior leadership team.
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