Insurance

AXA XL appoints new head of art and expertise for APAC, Europe

He is rejoining AXA XL after more than two years.

AXA XL appoints new head of art and expertise for APAC, Europe

He is rejoining AXA XL after more than two years.

United Overseas Insurance’s profit more than doubles in 9M23

Year-to-date, net earnings reached S$18.3m in September versus the S$8.2m last year.

Outdated systems cause data breaches, dragging the Philippine insurance market’s growth potential

Insurance experts warn of poor systems leading to the disruption of digital adoption, whilst partnership opportunities could boost growth.

How customer centricity can aid the Philippines’ narrow insurance penetration

With less than 3% insurance penetration, insurance experts concur that low financial literacy has eroded potential.

Chubb names new general insurance head of property, APAC & Japan

Ben McGregor will begin working on his new role on 1 December 2023.

Only half of APAC use cyber insurance – Moody’s

About 31% of respondents expressed their intention to acquire additional coverage in 2023. 

Business insolvencies witness sharp climb – Allianz Trade

Global insolvency rates are expected to rise significantly by +6% in 2023.

Global insured losses in Q3 surpass the century’s annual average

Economic losses amounted to $295b in the nine months to September.

Marsh McLennan names new Mercer president

In the meantime, Martine Ferland will remain CEO until her retirement next year.

Insurance’s role in the transition to a low-carbon global economy

There are three measures insurers can keep in mind whilst moving toward a sustainable future.

Global cyber insurance market to see 50% growth in next five years: Swiss Re

Swiss Re said no country has fully realised the economic potential of digital technology in the insurance sector.

Liberty Mutual Re names Alex Koh as senior underwriter in Singapore

Koh will be managing and expanding LM Re's existing reinsurance portfolio.

India’s first-year premiums contraction eases in September

The month recorded a 15.5% drop, smaller than the 18.5% in August.

Tonik digital bank enters the insurance market

The partnership with Sun Life Grepa will offer credit life and disability insurance.