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Marine specialist with 13 years’ experience takes Asia underwriting lead
Marine specialist with 13 years’ experience takes Asia underwriting lead
Tjornelund reports to Shah, CEO of Wholesale Markets Asia, QBE.
Fujitsu launches Japan-tailored SAP Fioneer insurance platform
It covers core operations including product, policy, and claims management.
Broker deals set stage for faster 2025 insurance M&A
Strategic buyers and private equity investors are likely to remain active.
Tokio Marine Life, RHB launch guaranteed-acceptance plan for seniors
RHB said the product is designed for customers aged 40 to 70.
Clyde & Co names Patrick Peng to lead China corporate
Peng joins from the Hong Kong Insurance Authority.
Veteran with 20 years’ experience named Labuan IBFC CEO
His priorities include expanding engagement with regulators and industry players.
Chinese insurers expand digital solutions to customise coverage
Underwriting remains disciplined and selective as insurers prioritise achieving profitability.
Insurers controlling 90% of Japan's market tighten terms
Pricing continues to rise, although the pace of property rate increases has slowed.
Insurers in Singapore show more anxiety to threats than global average: study
They are concerned with rising cybercrimes, AI risks, and macroeconomic uncertainty.
Manulife to sell MVI Life to Japan’s Asahi Life
Asahi Life, Japan’s second oldest life insurer, seeks to expand its presence in Vietnam.
AUB Group ends takeover talks as consortium withdraws offer
The consortium backed out of its A$45 per share binding proposal.
Hong Kong reinsurers to absorb significant claims from Wang Fuk Court fire
It may trigger premium adjustments or stricter terms and conditions.
India insurance market sees moderating premium growth: Report
Growth in key lines is being weighed down by a slowdown in agriculture and motor.
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.
AIA China poised for double-digit new business growth through 2030
New geographies will be its core growth engines, says UOB Kay Hian.
Allianz Life elevates CFO Giulio Slavich to CEO
Incumbent CEO Charles Ong is retiring by the end of 2025.
Singlife, Lion Global Investors launch physical gold fund in Singapore
All gold holdings are insured and stored in vaults in the city.
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AI isn’t replacing insurance, it’s finally making it work