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Zurich Insurance names new APAC head of strategy

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.

Prudential names new CFO replacement after probing former in-charge

Ben Bulmer will be taking over James Turner as Chief Financial Officer.

APAC insurers can weather equity markets' decline: S&P

This assessment took into account the forecasted one-year earnings and lower capital charges.

Canopius launches digital asset custody product in Lloyd's Asia platform

It offers to cover up to $130m for eligible custody solutions.

Customised offerings and AI solutions drive growth and customer satisfaction, Deloitte executive stresses

Deloitte executive Lim Siang Thnia highlights the opportunities that insurers can get from new technologies such as generative AI and the metaverse.

Asia’s life business to grow 7.5% in 10 years: Allianz

The region is expected to be a major growth driver in the industry.

AXA's gross premiums up 1% in Q1; life, health premiums fall

Its growth was driven by the property and casualty segment of the insurance firm.

Prudential’s first-quarter APE up 35%

Sales in its bancassurance business fell 4%.

Allianz APAC and INSEAD collaborate for Life and Health program

The training will be offered to licensed Life and Health business professionals.

2023 a mixed bag for Asian insurers: S&P

S&P also warns Asia insurers to be cautious of the effects of geopolitical risks