APAC

Insurance sector second most wasteful in digital ad spend

A survey reveals APAC companies waste around 41% of media spend.

Zurich Insurance drops ‘Z’ symbol amidst Ukraine-Russia conflict

The letter is used as a symbol of support for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

bolttech announces investment in digital insurance advisor Sherpa

The investment will be used to expand Sherpa’s protection advisory tool.

Asia suffered $72b weather and catastrophe-related losses in 2021

Insurance only covered around 9% of the economic losses.

AIA total VONB up 18% to $3.3b in 2021

AIA China was named as the largest contributor for the group’s VONB.

APAC insurer earnings to fluctuate amidst Russia-Ukraine conflict

The conflict would test insurers with high allocation to foreign-currency investments.

Women to bolster Fusion’s APAC underwriting team

These new senior appointments will power the firm's M&A underwriting business.

MSIG Asia CEO Alan J. Wilson retires after 14 years

COO Clemens Philippi set to take the wheel on 1 April.

Why are insurers barely earning the cost of capital?

These issues have plagued the industry for a decade.

Allianz Asia Pacific declares $9.5b in total revenue for 2021

Growth in key markets such as Indonesia, Malaysia and Taiwan boosted the firms revenue.

Enrollment begins for Sun Life’s 2022 ‘Open Day’

The one day event brings industry insights and career opportunities for attendees.

AIA Group creates new pan-Asian health insurtech venture

AIA has teamed up with a South African health insurer for this new business.

What’s in store for Asia’s insurance industry in 2022?

Aon’s latest Asia Market Review reveals key areas of opportunities in 2022.

Prudential announces hunt for next Asia-based group CEO

Current group leader Mike Wells will be stepping down by the end of March.

Manulife reports whopping C$7.1b net income in 2021

Surge in profits mainly driven by global wealth and asset management growth

Asia commercial insurance pricing surge continues rate of decline

The increase which began in 2020, has slowed down significantly in 2021.