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Zurich inks underwriting agreement with RentCover

Current RentCover policyholders will see their policies underwritten by Zurich upon renewal.

AXA XL appoints new head of art and expertise for APAC, Europe

He is rejoining AXA XL after more than two years.

United Overseas Insurance’s profit more than doubles in 9M23

Year-to-date, net earnings reached S$18.3m in September versus the S$8.2m last year.

Chubb names new general insurance head of property, APAC & Japan

Ben McGregor will begin working on his new role on 1 December 2023.

Only half of APAC use cyber insurance – Moody’s

About 31% of respondents expressed their intention to acquire additional coverage in 2023. 

Business insolvencies witness sharp climb – Allianz Trade

Global insolvency rates are expected to rise significantly by +6% in 2023.

Global insured losses in Q3 surpass the century’s annual average

Economic losses amounted to $295b in the nine months to September.

Marsh McLennan names new Mercer president

In the meantime, Martine Ferland will remain CEO until her retirement next year.

Liberty Mutual Re names Alex Koh as senior underwriter in Singapore

Koh will be managing and expanding LM Re's existing reinsurance portfolio.

India’s first-year premiums contraction eases in September

The month recorded a 15.5% drop, smaller than the 18.5% in August.

Tonik digital bank enters the insurance market

The partnership with Sun Life Grepa will offer credit life and disability insurance.

FWD Philippines launches insurance plan for gamers

Customers can opt to add critical illness benefit, accidental death coverage, or both.

Singlife offers one year free life insurance coverage to caregivers

It is given to the first 200 who successfully sign up for SG Assist’s new membership programme.