Olivia Tirona

What five challenges do companies face transitioning to captives?

Only 5% to 6% of global captives are headquartered in the region.

Innovative partnerships propel FWD’s health insurance growth in APAC

FWD’s new health unit, HealthyMe, aims to meet the region's growing healthcare demands amidst rising incomes.

Insurers face customer churn as prices rise in select products

Experts pin 3 ways to adapt to a more ‘demanding’ customer base.

CEO unfolds how Indonesian firms can focus on growth amidst new regulations

Whilst the market drives towards growth, new rules shrink insurer presence.

How Grandtag secures the bag for Asia’s richest

Grandtag Financial’s regional CEO spills how ‘jumbo life insurance’ attracts UHNWIs in Asia.

Chinese insurers deem it wise to move to alternative investments

Analysts see new regulations driving a conservative shift as insurers seek stability amidst volatile markets.

Is ‘Londonisation’ good for Asia’s M&A insurance market?

Industry experts dissect the region’s low usage rates for M&A insurance despite more industry players entering the field.

Pressures mount for less desirable energy insurance placements

Industry experts eye offshore investments as most attractive, yet more expensive.

Markel targets professional indemnity market in Australia

Head of professional and financial risks, Kym Beazleigh, explains the game plan in Markel’s strategic expansion.

Natural disasters steer Asia Pacific towards parametric insurance

Swiss Re gives importance to parametric insurance amidst challenges like basis risk and modelling complexities.

InterContinental Singapore is saving insurance for a rainy day

NUS Professor Charoenwong discusses the effectiveness and value of a Singaporean hotel’s rain insurance offer.

How women in power are the key to business success

Industry experts share their thoughts on how women in business can be the ultimate growth driver.

Hong Kong’s women in insurance rising in a male-dominated business sector

Hong Kong’s female insurance executives show how they take on leadership roles.

Strong women in insurance speak on gender bias

Leading women in Singapore’s insurance industry highlight the role of support networks and mentorship in advancing women’s careers in male-dominated sectors.

MSIG Asia’s CEO shares approach to risk management evolution

CEO Clemens Philippi explains why MSIG Asia is sticking with a Japanese-based strategy of thinking long-term and prioritising sustainability.

Zurich foreshadows SME sector as a growth potential for embedded insurance

Zurich’s Roopa Malhotra champions embedded insurance, emphasising its contextual nature as a catalyst for customer awareness and adoption.