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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.
3 hours ago
Women take 53% majority as Allianz Life recruitment flips the gender script
Women take 53% majority as Allianz Life recruitment flips the gender script
Female agency recruits surpass men at Allianz Life Malaysia amidst shift to flexible careers.
4 hours ago
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.
10 hours ago
Coface hires 10-year sales veteran Priscilla Ng in Singapore
Coface hires 10-year sales veteran Priscilla Ng in Singapore
She previously led APAC Trade Credit sales at AIG before joining the firm.
11 hours ago
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.
11 hours ago
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.
11 hours ago
Prudential launches life plan covering 182 conditions
Prudential launches life plan covering 182 conditions
Product targets critical illness income gaps.
1 day ago
Lioner appoints veteran Brian Kenyon as strategic advisor
Lioner appoints veteran Brian Kenyon as strategic advisor
Ex-BNP Paribas executive joins trust push.
1 day ago
PH insurers must prioritise simplicity to expand coverage: executives
PH insurers must prioritise simplicity to expand coverage: executives
Embedding insurance into everyday transactions can also improve affordability.
2 days ago
Execution over strategy: The new differentiator for insurance leaders
Execution over strategy: The new differentiator for insurance leaders
AI won't replace your advisor, but an advisor with AI will, Sun Life said.
2 days ago
Better protection for vulnerable groups could boost PH insurer trust: AXA
Better protection for vulnerable groups could boost PH insurer trust: AXA
Insurers can draw from guidance used in other jurisdictions.
2 days ago
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.
3 days ago
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."
3 days ago
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.
3 days ago
Why reinsurers shift focus as annuity deals lose appeal
Why reinsurers shift focus as annuity deals lose appeal
New annuity flows became more attractive as consumer demand strengthened.
3 days ago
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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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Asia’s wealth insurers face rising compliance pressure
Stricter anti-money laundering and disclosure rules are slowing onboarding.
2 days ago
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Manulife’s Leah Ng says better governance boosts women’s leadership
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Equity cannot rely only on good intentions; it must be built into systems.
3 days ago
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Nina Ong drives AI and talent upgrades at Great Eastern Life
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The big boss credits their edge to diversity: over a third of senior roles are women.
4 days ago
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Hong Kong insurers post weaker 2024 as premiums slip
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This is based on the recent data released by the Insurance Authority for the 2024 fiscal year.
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Asia-Pacific insurers face $200b legacy tech burden
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Outdated tech and entrenched processes continue to hamper operations.
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Hong Kong regulator guts insurance referral fees with 50% cap
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Unlicensed third-party referrers previously captured up to 95% of commissions through hidden rebate structures.
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Capital rules force Indian insurers to curb aggressive discounting
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Aggressive discounting for short-term market share becomes harder to justify.
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