Charles Taylor announces 20% increase in Malaysia workforce, additional branch network plans
November 6 2024 by Heather Ng
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Aon promotes Singapore-based Magnus Roe to global chief data and analytics officer
- November 21
Roe, who was global head of strategy, risk capital analytics for the broker, will integrate AI, data governance and analytics into the broker's data and analytics strategy, reporting to Aon COO Mindy Simon.
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India’s WestBridge Capital joins forces with former Tata AIG CEO to launch general insurer: reports
- November 19
The private equity firm will hold a majority stake with Neelesh Garg taking a 10% ownership in the new joint venture that will be launched mid-2025 and will offer health, motor, fire, and property covers.
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Lloyd’s Asia set to see new entrants in 2025 as it races to US$1bn GWP mark
- November 19
The platform is keen to attract local capital and create more opportunities for syndicates to collaborate across the APMEA region, says regional CEO Emma Loynes.
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ICICI Lombard’s Alok Agarwal to take charge as Zurich Kotak managing director & CEO
- November 18
Mumbai-based Agarwal will replace Suresh Agarwal who will be transitioning to a new role within Zurich Insurance Group.
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BHSI | Managing non-Asian exposure in long-tail lines
While US-exposed business can look attractive to Asian carriers, managing the volatility around the long-term results and the ability to model those losses are crucial, say BHSI’s Marc Breuil and Marcus Portbury.
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Sedgwick | To Handle CAT Claims Well, Multi-Step Preparation is Key
When it comes to risk, it’s not a matter of “if” it’s a matter of “when” an event will occur.
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HSBC Asset Management | Is it time to relook at Asian currency bonds?
With diversification and performance high on investors’ agendas, it seems a good time for global portfolios to revive allocations in Asian local currency bonds – including Hong Kong dollar (HKD) bonds.
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PineBridge Investments | Why Asian insurers are exploring private credit and CLOs
The recent rollout of risk-based capital regimes across Asia calls for a closer alignment between insurers’ assets and liabilities. We explore potential ways to maintain a healthy investment yield and robust returns on regulatory capital.
