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Lockton China names Livy Dai as new CEO
Lockton China names Livy Dai as new CEO
He will be based in Shanghai, reporting to Lockton Greater China CEO Alex Yip.
MS&AD taps MSIG Asia CEO for global strategy role
MS&AD taps MSIG Asia CEO for global strategy role
Philippi will become executive officer and chief strategy officer for int’l operations from 1 April.
AXA Climate deepens Fathom tie-up as climate risks rise
AXA Climate deepens Fathom tie-up as climate risks rise
The companies said the added modelling is meant to support portfolio level hazard analysis.
24 of 38 OECD nations insure less than half of disaster losses
24 of 38 OECD nations insure less than half of disaster losses
The organisation studied hazard exposure and consumer risks across 60 jurisdictions.
Cybercrime tops insurance risks as AI heightens threats: PwC
Cybercrime tops insurance risks as AI heightens threats: PwC
Economic pressures and climate change round out the top five risks for the sector.
Savings vs. shocks: Why a $400b gap threatens PH’s financial future
Savings vs. shocks: Why a $400b gap threatens PH’s financial future
Pru Life UK warns that without insurance, traditional savings and investments are a "complete waste of time."
How banks and insurers are misreading customer needs
How banks and insurers are misreading customer needs
They create lego-like customisable products, but it's the agents stacking the blocks.

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How can Asia-Pacific reinsurers tackle rising disaster losses?

They still posted steady growth over the past five years.

How can Indonesia’s insurers balance tighter capital rules and rising claims?

Disaster claims may raise premiums, costs, and tighten coverage.

How could capital relief boost Hong Kong insurers’ returns?

The rules are feeding demand for staff with digital and regulatory skills.

How can insurers turn M&As into a competitive advantage?

Firms are focused more on boosting operations than pushing rivals out.

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Insurance Asia’s wealth insurers face rising compliance pressure
Stricter anti-money laundering and disclosure rules are slowing onboarding.
Insurance Manulife’s Leah Ng says better governance boosts women’s leadership
Equity cannot rely only on good intentions; it must be built into systems.
Insurance Nina Ong drives AI and talent upgrades at Great Eastern Life
The big boss credits their edge to diversity: over a third of senior roles are women.
Insurance Hong Kong insurers post weaker 2024 as premiums slip
This is based on the recent data released by the Insurance Authority for the 2024 fiscal year.
Insurance Asia-Pacific insurers face $200b legacy tech burden
Outdated tech and entrenched processes continue to hamper operations.
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.

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