APAC

Everest builds Asia team with new S’pore CEO and a head of insurance

Swee Keong Mah will be the Singapore branch’s new CEO and will report to Tomi Latva-Kiskola, who has been appointed as head of Insurance Asia.

Everest builds Asia team with new S’pore CEO and a head of insurance

Swee Keong Mah will be the Singapore branch’s new CEO and will report to Tomi Latva-Kiskola, who has been appointed as head of Insurance Asia.

Mercer Asia appoints Robert Ronneberger as head of investment sales

He will expedite prospecting activities for Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) services.

APAC’s insurance premiums to rise 2.3% in the next two years: Swiss Re

The region’s insurance premium growth is slightly higher than the world estimate of 2.2%.

Allianz Partners names CEO of Travel business

Anna Kofoed has 25 years of experience in the travel technology industry.

Global trade credit insurance market reaches $14b in 2022 – ICISA

Trade credit insurance serves as a vital risk management tool for businesses.

Aspen names new int’l head of cyber

He will continue to be based in the London office. 

Manulife surpasses Q3 performance expectations: Report

Analysts have estimated 83 cents per share for the quarter.

Munich Re records $3.9b profit in 9M23

The German reinsurer has been following the new reporting standards IFRS 9 and 17.

AXA XL appoints new CUO for APAC, Europe

She has extensive experience as an environmental liability underwriter.

bolttech boosts international collaboration with telecoms

This collaboration aims to provide device insurance for European mobile operators.

Coal asset stranded risk grows amid insurance coverage challenges: WTW

WTW’s report highlights the struggle between energy security, affordability, and sustainability, leading to continued volatility in the power sector. 

The lack of available resources forces asset owners to remain on legacy tech: Survey

More than half of asset owners, including insurers, still utilise spreadsheets for monitoring assets.

Global M&A claims surge despite smaller deal volume: Report

In 2022, the largest claims still originate from accounting and financial issues.

Miller names new lead for Financial Lines, Asia

William Seccombe will focus on forming a team of experts to boost Miller’s offering.

AXA’s 9M’23 revenue inches up 2%

It accumulated EU78.8b in gross written premiums and other revenues.

ASEAN segments drive AIA’s Q3 VONB, jumps 35% YoY

VONB growth was observed in Mainland China, Hong Kong, ASEAN, and India.

Manulife Asia unveils new Chief of Comms

Sabrina Cheung will manage the region’s strategic communications and media relations.