+8 Partners elevates Taiwan veteran Wendy Kao to deputy chair
April 24 2026 by Mithun Varkey
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Sompo taps Azra Amir as head of operations in Australia
- October 27
She joins from Aon, having previously spent over 15 and a half years at Liberty Specialty Markets in Asia Pacific.
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Beazley’s Stefan Bramwell relocates to Singapore for energy underwriter role
- October 27
He has over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, specifically energy and construction.
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Swiss Re’s APAC facultative reinsurance head Yusuke Matsumoto confirms Singapore relocation
- October 27
He succeed Ronnie Tong in May having served as interim since April.
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Lloyd’s China unveils new leadership team as regulator approves appointments
- October 26
Furen Shen has been confirmed as CEO, while Yuanbiao Sun has moved up to chairman, and Xiaolan Li has been appointed chief compliance officer.
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BlackRock | Infrastructure comes of age for insurers
Are insurers capturing full value from the asset class? BlackRock shares its perspective.
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Beazley | Navigating geopolitical risks at sea
Maritime shipping faces growing geopolitical threats — missiles, drones, GPS interference, and cyber sabotage — requiring better intelligence, crew welfare, and resilience measures.
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Zurich | Why resilience will define the winners of Asia’s clean energy transition
Planning for future conditions from the outset can improve operational reliability, reduce potential disruption and protect long-term asset value.
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Sedgwick | Captives in Asia: From Niche Solution to Strategic Risk Platform
Captive insurance has evolved from niche tool to strategic risk infrastructure in Asia, with connected claims data seen as key to unlocking its full value.
