APAC

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

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

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

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

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.

Allianz Partners teams up with bolttech to launch embedded insurance in APAC

The two will jointly provided embedded device and appliance insurance.

Manulife enters $1m partnership with Kiva

The partnership will create a revolving fund for microentrepreneurs

Navigating Challenges: New Vessels, New Risks

Risks associated with a proliferation of highly specialised new build offshore wind installation vessels.

Employee medical plan costs for APAC businesses to see rise, highest since 2015

Trend rates reflect the percentage increase in medical plan costs per employee, including insured and self-insured plans.

Manulife IM re-recruits real estate exec

He will lead its third-party capital management activities in the region.

Tariffs can limit insurers' ability to adjust prices, reinsurance rates ‘muted’: Gallagher Re

Inflationary pressures vary across the region, leaving most markets to face escalating reinsurance costs and stricter coverage term.

APAC’s liability insurance sector to exceed $61b by 2027: GlobalData

Its growth will be underpinned by robust economic development in key markets and enhanced product offerings.

ICS will be 2024’s hot topic for insurers: Fitch Ratings

The International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) is currently assessing the economic impact of the standard.

Allianz APAC unveils regional delivery hub

It aims to revamp its IT services and capabilities.

2-speed system emerges in Asia-Pacific insurance markets

Analysts said that investments have been significantly beneficial to insurers, most especially in Singapore and China.

Hong Kong's insurance sector embraces "open" revolution for customer excellence

Industry leaders like Zurich Insurance and FWD partner with banks and leverage APIs to create seamless customer experiences.