APAC

Asia’s economic loss due to natural catastrophes reached $5.39b: Gallagher Re

This was 7% of the estimated total economic loss of US$77b, globally.

HSBC says split bank would result in ‘erosion of earnings’

The bank responded to the strong statement regarding a break-up plan by Ping An.

Allianz Trade expands excess of loss team in APAC

The company expects businesses to demand more support and protection in 2023.

AIA Group appoints ex-IHH Healthcare CEO as group chief healthcare officer

Kevin Loh was the managing director and CEO of IHH Healthcare Berhad.

P&C insurance must close protection gaps or risk becoming irrelevant: McKinsey & Company

P&Cs in the Asia Pacific stand at only 0.5% of real GDP or half of the global penetration ratio.

Reinsurer Canopius picks David Hoffman as Marine Underwriter

This is in line with the firm’s continued APAC expansion.

Chubb expands marine insurance in the Philippines, Malaysia

Jeanette Cebeda and Owen Poh have been named heads for both markets, respectively.

OONA Insurance announces new President and CEO

The new appointee will take over OONA CEO Jean Israel.

Generali Asia grows net results by 2.3% in 2022

The insurer said it achieved its best operating result last year.

Allianz to operate global commercial insurance business under new model

It will serve the segment as one go-to-market business.

Hannover Re APAC P&C combined ratio plunges to 126.1% in FY2022

APAC P&C fell to a $576.2m loss due to expenditures from the pandemic and disasters.

How micro pensions will help informal workers

Financial experts discuss the value of financial education and digitalisation in encouraging people to save for the future.

Swiss Re secures $700m alternative capital deal with J.P. Morgan

The deal will protect the company from losses and help its pursuit of profitable growth.

Demand for risk insurance in Asia 'steady' in 2023: Marsh

This is due to the expansion of the Asian market’s capacity for warranty and indemnity insurance

APAC outperforms as global insurance M&A hit 10-year high in 2022

A slowdown in M&A deals in H2 offset some regions' performance.