Country: Asia Page 19 / 49
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- April 4 2023
Marsh launches ESG ratings for Asia D&O covers
Capacity providers, which include Beazley, will offer preferred terms and conditions to companies that meet minimum criteria based on the risk score.
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- April 4 2023
Oneglobal promotes David Lum to Asia chairman, Sirikit Oh to Asia CEO
Lum was most recently the specialty broker's Singapore chairman, with Oh as Singapore chief executive. The appointments come amid a wider leadership shake-up.
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- March 30 2023
Generali sees senior management changes in Asia
The insurer's regional head of health has accepted a new regional role, while the head of APAC M&A and HR leader have left the company.
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- March 27 2023
How to build more inclusive insurance markets
In APAC, accessibility appears to be one of the most significant factors for the lack of L&H insurance inclusion.
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- March 24 2023
Lloyd’s Asia GWP growth ‘in line’ with global figure of 19%
Iain Ferguson, Lloyd’s regional director APAC, Middle East & Africa, said FY 2022 expansion had been driven by specialist classes, property, financial lines and treaty.
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- March 23 2023
GCube bets on Australia’s green transition
The Tokio Marine-backed MGA’s chief executive Fraser McLachlan discusses Australia expansion and Asia Pacific strategy.
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- March 23 2023
Lloyd’s appoints Emma Loynes as Asia CEO
Loynes, who is head of commercial transformation within the market's directorate in London, will also take charge as permanent country manager for Singapore from May 1.
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- March 22 2023
Droughts in China and Australia floods push 2022 nat cat insured bill above US$100bn: Swiss Re
Hurricane Ian, inflation and growing property exposure were also key drivers for claims last year.
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- March 22 2023
Further correction to Asia marine likely to be elusive
The market is still under-priced but rate increases lag behind the European and US markets.
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- March 21 2023
Asian carriers embrace insurtechs despite global slowdown
In recent deals, Peak Re teamed up with CyberCube, Zurich partnered Surer, Echo Re joined hands with Adept in APAC and Singapore's GIA expanded its use of Shift Technologies.
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- March 21 2023
Exclusive: Owen Belman set to leave Aon in June
The Singapore-based exec has been Asia CEO since January 2020 and has previously led the broker's Greater China and North Asia operations.
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- March 20 2023
Zurich prioritises India as it charts out APAC expansion
The Swiss insurer's M&A strategy in Asia is less about "planting flags" and is focused on driving profitable growth, says regional M&A head.
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- March 17 2023
Opinion: Lloyd’s investment losses flag risks for Asian (re)insurers
The US$3.6bn hole in the market's 2022 results and current banking turmoil show the need for carriers to revisit their portfolios and reassure investors.
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- March 17 2023
Axa XL strengthens Asia marine team with two senior level promotions
The insurer has named Itono Hakim as head of marine hull and aviation and Woei Chi Tan as hull practice leader for the region.
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- March 15 2023
QBE elevates Andex Fung to head of Asia SME
Fung was most recently QBE's head of retail and SME underwriting for Hong Kong.
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- March 15 2023
Marsh McLennan appoints North Asia, South-East Asia CEOs and 11 country heads in Asia
In a wholesale leadership overhaul in the region, the group has new chief executives in Japan, China, Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam.
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- March 15 2023
Generali Asia P&C combined ratio improves to 99%
The carrier's Asia P&C gross written premium was up 16% on a "like for like basis" in FY 2022.
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- March 14 2023
Asian insurers lag global peers as IFRS 17 kicks in
With traditional accounting measures such as GWP and NWP being phased out, there are numerous reporting challenges to overcome.
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- March 14 2023
FWD refiles for Hong Kong IPO again
The Hong Kong-headquartered insurer had previously delayed the listing twice due to 'a weak market'.
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- March 13 2023
Howden to ‘consider strategic acquisition opportunities’ in Asia: Chye Huat
IAN spoke to the Howden Asia CEO on the broker's plans for regional growth and key risk opportunities in energy, cyber, nat cats, and employee benefits.
