APAC

D&O market faces risks due to insolvencies, AI, geopolitics

Securities class actions have risen by 43% year-on-year in Australia.

MetLife appoints new head for insurance assets

O’Brien will oversee investment strategies for MetLife’s $414.1b general account.

APAC insurers predict continued cost increases in 2025

Medical costs are set to rise by 12.3% in 2025, WTW says.

Insurance distribution solutions market to grow 14% CAGR

This is driven by demand from insurers to streamline distribution processes.

Aon's APAC CEO to become Global Chief Commercial Officer

Corona has been with Aon for nearly 25 years.

HDI Global reveals new head of engineering

He also brings over two decades of corporate insurance experience. 

Li-Ion battery reliance impact insurers heavily, geopolitical tensions possible

A Li-Ion factory in South Korea exploded and killed 22 people last year.

Cyber insurance premiums to hit $23b by 2026

S&P anticipates APAC to have one of the fastest growth rates.

Aviation governance raises risk management stakes

These companies average a market capitalisation of $43b.

Delegated underwriting authority enterprises benefit from excess and surplus

Investments in technology and talent have further fueled the segment’s expansion.

AIA Group appoints Fisher Zhang as new regional chief executive

He will oversee operations in China, South Korea, and Vietnam.

FM appoints new VP of staff insurance operations

This will take effect, starting 1 December.

Gallagher Re launches global tropical cyclone research consortium

Tropical cyclones have caused $710b in insured losses globally since 2000.

Protection and indemnity combined ratio drops to 96% in 2023/24

The year was dominated by the Dali incident, which occurred in March.

Global reinsurance poised for growth amidst high interest rates

Higher attachment points in property reinsurance have limited loss frequency.