5G to turbocharge connectivity and hike risks
August 19 2019 by Andrew Tjaardstra-
‘Pronounced softening’ at Florida renewals bodes well for APAC insureds, but long-term risks are building
- May 27
Double-digit price cuts at the June 1 Florida renewals point to near-term relief for APAC cedents, yet rising coastal exposure and inflation-driven construction costs warn that rating adequacy remains a longer-term challenge.
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Howden hires FM veteran Manikandan Krishnamoorthy as regional director for risk and engineering advisory
- May 25
Krishnamoorthy joins from commercial property insurer FM, where he spent more than two decades in roles across Bangalore and Singapore.
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Axa XL launches prevention unit, led by global CUO Libby Benet
- May 13
Its fifth business unit, alongside Americas, APAC and Europe, UK and Lloyd’s and reinsurance, reflects the company's commitment to prevention, risk insight and client partnership.
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Hillhouse reaches deal to acquire Marsh-owned high-net-worth broker in Asia
- May 8
Mercer Private Client Services, founded in 2003, offers wealth protection and integrated life insurance solutions to private wealth management clients.
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Sedgwick | Investing in people is shaping the future of loss adjusting in Asia
Sedgwick Asia says it is ready to meet the evolving challenges of Asia’s dynamic insurance markets.
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PartnerRe | Understanding ageing in APAC: why perception, planning and protection don’t always align
Ageing is shaping finances, family dynamics and insurance needs of the caregiving ecosystem, but current product propositions and underwriting frameworks are not keeping pace with protection needs, finds PartnerRe survey.
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BHSI | D&O in Asia in 2026: navigating geopolitics, insolvencies, and digital crackdowns without breaking the bank
A soft market presents organisations with opportunities to strengthen resilience, although the abundance of capacity is unlikely to persist.
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QBE | Elevating customer experience, humanising claims: QBE Asia’s ‘Solutions in a Box’
Vastly improving turnaround times and personalising service delivery, QBE Asia’s award-winning, end-to-end bundled claims solutions is a game-changer for the insurance industry.