insurance

Howden acquires 68.3% stake in Kyoto-based Holos Holdings

The group now employs more than 450 people since entering the market in 2024.

Chaucer adds Emily Brand to energy team in Singapore office

Brand will report to Scott Ho, who leads the energy underwriting.

Resolution Life seals first Hong Kong reinsurance deal worth $1b

The deal covers a portfolio of in-force participating whole life and annuity policies.

Howden Re launches reinsurance broking unit in Hong Kong

A managing director has been appointed to lead the treaty reinsurance operations.

Prudential adds former Swiss Re CIO Guido Fürer to board

Meanwhile, Amy Yip will step down from the Board on 31 October.

Markel Insurance names principal officer for Malaysia

Markel is currently licensed as a Tier 2 reinsurer in Labuan.

Fitch sees QBE outlook steady on higher profits and lower risk

It cited continued operational strength and reduced earnings volatility as key drivers.

Insured losses reach $70b in H1 2025: Guy Carpenter

The second quarter saw a levelling off in losses.

Marsh reports 6% rise in captive premiums to $77b in 2024

Marsh has assisted in forming nearly 500 new captives, including 92 in 2024. 

Auto insurers under strain from high-tech repairs

Fixing EVs is expensive, leading many to declare these as a loss.

Taiwan insurers record loss in end-May 2025

The industry sharply fell by 128% YoY.

HSBC Life Singapore appoints Chong to new commercial leadership role

Chong brings over 20 years of experience in banking and insurance.

HDI Global SE appoints two senior executives for risk finance division

Nelson Castellanos has been named a Vice President and Fabien Guilhot has been appointed a director.

Allianz Commercial names new regional head of Liability

He also joins from Allianz Insurance Singapore.

APRA requires insurers to identify critical services under new CPS 230 rule

It also mandates enhanced oversight of third-party service providers.