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Aon strengthens India footprint, consolidates Mumbai offices post-regulatory merger
Aon strengthens India footprint, consolidates Mumbai offices post-regulatory merger
The company moved 450 staff to Lower Parel hub, uniting Risk, Capital, and Human Capital teams.Aon plc has merged its three Mumbai offices into a single location at One Unity Centre in Lower Parel, bringing together around 450 employees, it announced in a press release.
MSIG Asia names Peak3 to run its digital insurance platform
MSIG Asia names Peak3 to run its digital insurance platform
Graphene will be used to boost connectivity and support direct-to-consumer sales.
Miller appoints Sailesh Divakaram as head of Treaty Asia
Miller appoints Sailesh Divakaram as head of Treaty Asia
The Singapore-based executive reports to Richard Broad who leads treaty for APAC.
Beazley extends takeover deadline as Zurich conducts due diligence
Beazley extends takeover deadline as Zurich conducts due diligence
Both sides are discussing final terms after agreeing in principle on key financial conditions.
Canara HSBC Life elevates Soly Thomas to Deputy CEO and CDO
Canara HSBC Life elevates Soly Thomas to Deputy CEO and CDO
The 16-year veteran will lead bancassurance at the industry’s ninth-ranked premium provider.
Japan cyber risk exposes insurance gaps as losses hit 27%
Japan cyber risk exposes insurance gaps as losses hit 27%
Aon says data breaches rank as the top threat in Japan and worldwide in its 2025 survey.

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Insurance Hong Kong regulator guts insurance referral fees with 50% cap
Unlicensed third-party referrers previously captured up to 95% of commissions through hidden rebate structures.
Insurance Capital rules force Indian insurers to curb aggressive discounting
Aggressive discounting for short-term market share becomes harder to justify.
Insurance Zurich Indonesia speeds up claims after Bali floods
Faster settlement boosts confidence in insurance as a practical financial tool.
Insurance Zurich, YAS use AI to link taxi insurance to driving behaviour
Drivers with higher scores will unlock broader coverage and more benefits.
Insurance Wealth and retirement products lift Singapore insurers’ premiums
The Top 50 Insurance 2024 rankings show recovery from the 2023 downturn.
Insurance Taboos, low confidence stall legacy planning across Asia
Two-thirds of Asians fear their wealth will not outlast their children’s generation.
Ciputra Life eyes more clients beyond group network
Rising health benefit demand is driving deeper ties with firms and banks. 

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