APAC

Less than half of global losses due to calamities insured

There were indications of a shift toward an El Niño-like pattern in Asia.

Less than half of global losses due to calamities insured

There were indications of a shift toward an El Niño-like pattern in Asia.

Insurers embrace digitalisation, embedding to meet evolving customer expectations – KPMG leaders

KPMG Singapore’s Steven Goh and Frank Dubois noted that insurers must proactively communicate with customers to explain several factors impacting their policies and premiums.

Gallagher names new SVP for multinational APAC practice group

Victoria Ma has joined Gallagher and was previously with Coface.

Omnichannel models outperform lead-to-sales conversion rates fourfold

Only 1 in 8 want a fully digital journey, but 7 in 10 want part of their insurance journey to be digital.

Zurich APAC launches Zurich Edge for digitally embedded insurance

The initiative is aimed at delivering digitally embedded insurance solutions across all Asian markets.

Allianz Commercial reveals new regional leader

His role is effective 1 September but subject to regulatory approval.

Zurich Insurance names head of APAC commercial insurance

Sean Walker was formerly head of general insurance for Australia and New Zealand.

Zurich Malaysia aims for positive sustainable impact with refreshed ESG framework

Insurer’s 2023-2025 framework hopes to foster  sustainability.

Zurich Insurance names new APAC head of strategy

She has more than 10 years of experience in finance, health, and agriculture industry.

Markel names ex-Swiss Re head of casualty as its Asia chief of underwriting

Kevin Leung was head of casualty and financial lines for APAC at Swiss Re.

Asian Re should improve business plan for better underwriting output: AM Best

Asian Re is anticipated to face ongoing market and regulatory challenges.

Global protection gap reaches $1.8t in 2022

Asia Pacific among emerging economies to witness improvement in natural catastrophe resilience.

Aspen names new chief operations officer for insurance

Robert Tartaglia will begin his new role as COO on 3 July.

The future of Asian insurance: sustainable, digital, generation “Z”

Insurance leaders and experts shared the common denominators that insurers are struggling with along with the future of the industry and who it is for.

Manulife Asia names Phil Witherington as new CEO

Phil Witherington is named as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Manulife Asia.

Cover Genius policy sales surpass 25 million

The insurtech also ramps up the roles of executives.