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Swiss Re taps Tamas Bown to run Asia-Pacific L&H Re unit
Swiss Re taps Tamas Bown to run Asia-Pacific L&H Re unit
Bown returns to the region after leading the UK and Ireland unit that later added ME and Africa.
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Pru Life UK Cebu move packs 1,000 workers into 12,130 sq ft
The build follows the earlier BGC Manila opening, with multiple work settings for branch leaders.
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AM Best says Zurich $11b Beazley deal impact manageable
The acquisition financing includes existing cash new debt and an equity placing.
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Markel appoints Ravi Jain to expand India distribution
Mumbai-based hire will report to managing director Deepika Mathur.
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Financial institutions drive 2,000 M&A deals amidst tech pressure
But hidden liabilities could emerge after transactions close.
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Hong Kong regulator fines three brokers $55,770 over AML breaches
Compliance gaps revealed weak controls for identifying politically exposed clients.
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7 in 10 Filipinos delay retirement due to financial insecurity
Many are unsure they can retire, and half say they need to save more first.
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Great Eastern rolls out private platform as OCBC group access widens
It combines tailored coverage with a selected panel spanning trust health and international tax support.
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Sompo lifts earnings target to $3.1b amidst improved auto and fire business
Profitability is expected to improve further in the domestic non-life insurance segment.
1 day ago
China issues 20 sci-tech insurance measures to back innovation risk
Policy framework encourages simpler financial protection tools.
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Reinsurance capital hits $760b as conflict risks test industry buffers
11 reinsurers produced $31b net income in 2025 up 16% from the prior year.
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APAC insurers pivot $3.8t into private market assets
Senior execs across Singapore and Australia are targeting a 13% increase in unlisted holdings.
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Zurich launches $5b share sale to fund Beazley bid
Offer values Beazley at 1,335 pence per share including 1,310 pence cash and 25 pence dividend.
2 days ago
GAIP shifts from research to policy tools in 2025
It will also advance its Asia Risk Platform with rollout set for 2026.
2 days ago
Sun Life expands new business office network as 2026 count reaches 100
2 sites opened in Filinvest City Alabang and 1 site launched in San Fernando Pampanga.
2 days ago
QBE Insurance moves to take full control of Raheja QBE
Deal ends 18 years of joint ownership with Prism Johnson Limited, pending regulator review.
2 days ago
Liberty appoints Cynthia Sze as Hong Kong CEO
She will oversee a unified business combining personal, commercial and specialty lines.
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