L&H powers Allianz’s Asia H1 growth as operating profit surpasses half-a-billion mark
August 15 2025 by Aidan Gregory-
Starr appoints Vichai Laotrakul as Thailand CEO
- April 13
Bangkok-based Laotrakul brings over two decades of underwriting experience across multiple lines of business.
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Insurers face complex, fast-moving risk landscape as fragile ceasefire throws Strait of Hormuz into turmoil
- April 10
Iran says vessels that attempt to transit the key waterway without permission 'will be destroyed' despite the US announcing a two-week ceasefire.
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Allianz hires Bryce Hatton as head of motor fleet underwriting in Australia
- April 10
Brisbane-based Hatton has over three decades of experience in insurance-related roles.
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HDI Global appoints Everest’s Diane Chong as senior underwriter for downstream energy
- April 10
Singapore-based Chong has close to two decades of underwriting experience across downstream and upstream energy, power, construction and renewable energy.
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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.
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Beazley | What does cyber protection look like from day 1 to day 600 and beyond?
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern, but a governance issue that belongs on the boardroom agenda.
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Sedgwick | Preparing for the next storm
Insurance industry needs to recalibrate, invest in innovation and strengthen systems, talent and data practices.