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- November 16 2021
Health, personal accident drive Vietnam’s non-life market: AM Best
Intense competition and poor pricing conditions have prompted some insurers to reassess their motor business.
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- November 15 2021
Munich Re’s Park on climate risks, underwriting and transformation
James Park, the reinsurer's chief executive for Singapore and South-East Asia, warns on unmodelled risks.
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- November 12 2021
FWD eyes potential Hong Kong IPO listing — report
A US listing has become more complex for Hong Kong firms amid ongoing tensions between Beijing and Washington.
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- November 11 2021
Asian aviation – gearing up for recovery
Recent travel route openings suggest there is light at the end of the tunnel for international travel.
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- November 11 2021
Ben Crookenden rejoins WTW as head of Asia facultative
Based in Singapore, this will be his second stint at the global broker.
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- November 11 2021
Crawford appoints Asia head of loss adjusting
The Singapore-based Myles Dytor joins from AIG where he focused on energy and construction.
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- November 10 2021
Sunshine Insurance exploring HK IPO in 2022 — report
The Beijing-headquartered firm is one of the seven largest insurance companies in China.
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- November 9 2021
Willis Towers Watson’s Clare Muhiudeen to lead Asia
Based in Hong Kong she was most recently head of WTW human capital and benefits international.
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- November 9 2021
McLardy McShane takes 30% stake in Perth’s Apollo Risk
The fast-growing Australian broking group recently closed a deal to also purchase Sydney Insurance Brokers.
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- November 9 2021
Peak Re boosted by H1 underwriting performance: Moody’s
Asia accounted for 57% of the reinsurer's GWP in H1 2021 of which half was generated from China, the rating agency said.
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- November 5 2021
Sun Life Vietnam poaches AIA exec for CEO role
Luc Nhon Ly was most recently chief executive of AIA Myanmar.
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- November 5 2021
Allianz Asia Pacific appoints new regional chief executive
Singapore-based Anusha Thavarajah -- the insurer's regional life and health chief -- is stepping up into the role.
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- November 4 2021
WTW appoints head of New Zealand
Auckland-based Michael Brown has been serving as interim country leader since May.
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- November 4 2021
AMP’s US$391m Resolution Life Australasia stake sale sees life exit
The deal represents a continuing movement away from insurance by Australia's banks.
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- November 4 2021
Malaysian Re CEO Zainudin Ishak talks talent, ESG and flood risk
The reinsurer's recently published 2021 Asean Pulse report throws a spotlight on various industry trends across the region.
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- November 2 2021
IAG raises FY 2022 nat cat claims estimate to near US$750m
The Australian insurer says its claims experience has been 'seasonally unexpected' amid recent severe storm and hail activity.
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- November 2 2021
Shinhan Financial buys Korea’s BNP Paribas Cardif GI
The move would give Shinhan a full general insurance license.
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- November 2 2021
WTW to acquire 100% ownership of India JV
An additional 51% stake will be acquired from privately held Anemone Holdings and the broker's India head Rohit Jain.
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- November 2 2021
Standard Club appoints HK-based commercial director
Ireland MD and former head of Asia Robert Drummond to lead commercial development in the region.
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- November 1 2021
Charles Taylor inks agreement with Philippines loss adjuster
The newly agreed partnership with Senon Insurance Adjusters will expand the global player's regional presence.