APAC

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.

Asia’s mortality protection gap grim by 2030, prediction shows $119t rift: report

Cyber insurance market in Asia is projected to triple in size from 2022 to 2025.

Swiss Re registers $2.5b profit in 9M23

The company aims for more than $3b in net earnings for 2023.

Asia’s Q3’23 insurance pricing flat for the second quarter in a row

Overall pricing for the third quarter remained flat, similar to the previous quarter.

Seven countries benefit from initial anticipatory action and disaster risk reduction programme

Its goal was to minimise the impact of disasters on individuals and communities. 

Allianz Trade APAC appoints new HK commercial director

Tricia Koh will oversee commercial activities in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea.

Sompo Int’l assigns new lead for crisis management, commercial P&C insurance

Chiew is based in Singapore and joins from AXA, where she was a senior underwriter.

Allianz Commercial appoints Jude Cross as Asia’s head of property

Cross has more than 20 years of experience in the industry.