APAC

AllianzGI gets new CIO for fixed income

Michael Krautzberger will succeed Franck Dixmier.

AllianzGI gets new CIO for fixed income

Michael Krautzberger will succeed Franck Dixmier.

Swiss Re identifies 16 emerging insurance risks

Its latest report warns that the majority of these risks are becoming more intertwined.

Prudential announces new lead for data, analytics and AI

Grace Park has more than 20 years of industry experience.

Zurich pays over $1.53b in life insurance claims in 2023

Lifetime cost estimates for spinal cord injury ranged between $6.8m and $12.9m.

Geneva Association elects CEO of AIA as chairman

Three new board members represent Tokio Marine, BNP Paribas, and Achmea.

Global reinsurance market set for robust profit margins

AM Best expects reinsurers to maintain underwriting discipline in the near term.

8 in 10 Asians cite healthcare costs as top concern

Yet, 39% said they prioritise physical well-being more than finances.

AIA's VONB jumps 27% in Q1, beats forecasts

AIA responded to investor demands by adding $2b to the existing $10b buyback.

Sompo taps new chief investment officer

Thomas Leone will be coming from PartnerRe.

Insurers shell out $20b to implement IFRS 17

Yet, firms report no significant impact came from the new standard.

How private equity will mould the region’s life insurance market

Asia saw $25b in private equity-backed reinsurance transactions in 2023.

What will drive the health and medical insurance market for the next 4 years?

The industry is projected to rise at a CAGR of 8.9% by 2028.

Swiss Re, Appian expand underwriting tool to APAC

The solution is integrated with Swiss Re's automated underwriting system.

Higher EV sales to surface new insurance risk factors: SRI

EV insurance can take the global market size to more than $200b in 2030.

Making bancassurance partnerships work: It takes two to tango

There are 10 types of innovation that can insurers and banks can do.

Dr. Henrik Naujoks of Bain & Company: Insurers must shift from damage reimbursement to incentivising risk-reducing behaviours

Naujoks stressed that changing customer behaviour, climate change, and technological disruptions, amongst other factors, are radically altering the insurance industry's risk landscape.