Myanmar’s protection gap exposed as 7.7-magnitude earthquake death toll tops 1,600
March 31 2025 by Kristina Shperlik
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Indonesia’s Asuransi Bintang downgraded to BBB+ by Fitch following fraud investigation
- September 18
The insurer was under investigation at the end of December for alleged investment fraud and payroll-related embezzlement totalling US$3m, which could lead to the weakening of its capital and liquidity position.
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Aon names Tanvee Mehta as alternative risk transfer leader for Asia
- September 17
Singapore-based Mehta joins from Swiss Re, where she was most recently the senior structurer of alternative risk transfer (ART) solutions for APAC.
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Coface appoints Natthaphan Phanitchawong as head of commercial for Thailand
- September 16
Bangkok-based Phanitchawong joins from AIG, where he spent 17 years as the head of the trade credit insurance department.
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Howden brings crop, livestock, parametric risk specialist Sonal Mishra to Singapore
- September 16
She relocates from India to take up the senior vice president role within the reinsurance division.
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BlackRock | Rethink the rules: how TAA and ETFs are reshaping portfolio construction
As global markets fragment into distinct regional poles, tactical asset allocation – powered by precise index data and ETF implementation – has become essential for navigating regime shifts and enhancing portfolio resilience. Daniel Caderas, Portfolio Manager, Global Tactical Asset Allocation APAC Lead, BlackRock Raman Aylur Subramanian, Managing Director, Index Research & Development, MSCI Part 1: […]
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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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PartnerRe | The missing life stage: why caregiving is reshaping the future of protection in APAC
To stay relevant, insurers should engage caregivers earlier with solutions that combine protection, navigation support, and preventative planning.
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BHSI | The real risk begins underwater: how subsea risk is changing insurance
Asia's subsea industry is expanding and evolving rapidly, with the growing use of technology across the region changing the way risks are be assessed.
