Insurance

Linda Purnama joins Gallagher Re to lead Indonesia team

She brings 25 years of experience in reinsurance across APAC.

Thai insurtech acquires DirectAsia

DirectAsia will rebrand to Roojai Thailand.

Aspen names new global head of cyber

He will oversee the global cyber underwriting team.

Tokio Marine boasts of new interim target for 2030 climate change initiatives

It also commits to be a responsible institutional investor.

About nine in 10 Indian tourists think of buying travel insurance

Only 76% of respondents said they bought insurance for their most recent trip.

Study shows how resilient Singaporeans are: Income Insurance

Overall, Singaporeans were marked as resilient in wellbeing but could still be nurtured.

Bupa names Fiona Harris as new managing director in Hong Kong

She will begin her new role beginning 3 October.

PH congressman proposes 2% tax collection on non-life premiums

Currently, only life insurance premiums are taxed in the country.

Hong Kong imposes changes to mortgage insurance plan

Previously, mortgage insurance was only for properties under construction with a property value of up to HK$6m.

Capital pressures linger as insurers adopt new accounting rule in South Korea

IFRS 17 adoption is seen to improve insight into margins and reserves, increase motivation for long-term profitability, and better global...

Lloyd’s of London and UNCDF extend arms to climate-vulnerable nations

The partnership will also aim to replicate this model in other regions, including Asia and parts of Africa.

Singlife’s rebranded investment platform allies with BlackRock to produce tri-offering

More investment solutions are to be expected in the coming months.

New framework catapults Singapore’s insurance sector resilience: S&P Global Ratings

Although the framework could raise operational costs, it will run some benefits.

Singlife inks deal with AIC, Homage for long-term care

Singapore is currently facing the challenge of rapid aging.

August’s weather turmoil caused claim payments to reach Y40b – GIAJ

This was driven by a rainy season front and Typhoon Mawar.

AIA recruits independent non-executive director

She has various experiences in the financial sector.