APAC

Manulife Asia announces leadership overhaul

Phil Witherington will assume the role of President and CEO of Manulife on 9 May.

Insurance investors to boost allocations abroad this year

Majority of insurers concerned about demographic shifts and AI.

Allianz, IAG eye RAC insurance acquisition

The insurer has engaged Barrenjoey to conduct a strategic review of the business.

Reinsurance market to hit $539.3b by 2029

Non-life should see revenue growth, driven by demand for property, motor.

Health insurers struggle with fraud, waste and abuse detection methods

More than 80% of insurers reported provider-induced FWA.

Talanx projects 25% net income rise in FY 2024

The company foresees a return on equity of 17.8%.  

Commercial auto insurance sector slated for 6% CAGR by 2032

In APAC, the market is expanding rapidly thanks to increased trade.

Sompo appoints new risk Chief for APAC

She will report to Emmanuel Brule, CRO of Sompo International Holdings.

Insurers pivot to science-based cleantech risk modeling

This shift aims to address climate risks and capitalise on cleantech opportunities. 

IFRS 17 raises financial statement clarity: Fitch

APAC insurers are reconsidering product offerings.

Premium finance market to grow 10% by 2032

The life insurance segment is expected to surpass $75b by 2032.

Aon veteran to head commercial risk in Asia-Pacific

He will report to Joe Peiser, global CEO of Commercial Risk Solutions.

SCOR unveils global head of casualty, EIL

He replaces Daniel Carerras, who became Chief Underwriting Officer.

Howden’s insurance segment bags 14% organic growth in FY 2024

New talent also contributed 30% of the organic revenue growth.

WTW posts $88m loss in FY 2024

Revenues for the year increased 5% YoY.