Insurance Business Asiatag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2016:/asia/rss2025-03-26T07:31:40ZInsurance Business Asiatag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2025-03-26:/asia/news/breaking-news/529813Ardonagh Group's US$2.5 billion investment close to fruition - report2025-03-26T07:31:40Z<p>Bloomberg sources say the funding will be used to grow the company</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/018/0311_638785720216360878.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2025-03-26:/asia/news/breaking-news/529802UK's Specialist Risk Group officially enters Asia-Pacific market2025-03-25T20:04:49Z<p>Regional hub launched</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/024/0343_638785297968083853.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2025-03-26:/asia/news/travel/529801Eid al-Fitr travel spurs jump in insurance sales2025-03-25T20:02:39Z<p>International departures and arrivals in Qatar skyrocket</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/024/0343_638785282302180799.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2025-03-26:/asia/news/breaking-news/529800Allianz Trade taps new leader to spearhead South Korea strategy2025-03-25T19:36:39Z<p>Seasoned trade credit professional retires after decades with the company</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/024/0343_638785280919427349.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2025-03-25:/asia/news/breaking-news/529671HDI Global reports strong business growth in 20242025-03-25T10:59:49Z<p>Investments grow, losses stabilise, and core regions expand</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/024/0311_638785032806968882.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2025-03-25:/asia/news/auto-motor/529627Shriram General wins motor insurance fraud case2025-03-24T19:06:06Z<p>Special Investigation Team ordered to probe fraud involving doctors, lawyers, police</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/024/0357_638784399544786958.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2025-03-25:/asia/news/breaking-news/529626New consulting head to drive Lockton's People Solutions in Asia2025-03-24T19:02:55Z<p>She brings decades of experience in shaping employee benefits, risk advisory strategies</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/024/0357_638784397630515129.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2025-03-25:/asia/news/technology/529625Prudential Hong Kong launches ID verification in tech tie-up2025-03-24T18:58:24Z<p>Singapore operations unveil wealth suite for expanding high-net-worth clientele</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/024/0357_638784394896086316.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2025-03-24:/asia/news/breaking-news/529524Adam Russell appointed to lead Marsh's global wholesale broking2025-03-24T11:26:37Z<p>Strategic shift supports evolving market needs</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/018/0311_638784123793171851.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2025-03-24:/asia/news/construction/529515Global construction faces skilled labour gap amid data centre boom – WTW2025-03-24T11:15:56Z<p>Insurance pricing adjusts as material costs climb and underwriting tightens</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/018/0311_638784116640145015.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2025-03-22:/asia/news/breaking-news/529471Bank Negara Malaysia appoints new deputy, assistant Governors2025-03-21T21:34:18Z<p>Encik Aznan bin Abdul Aziz will assume the role of Deputy Governor, overseeing the supervision and regulation sector</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/024/0343_638781897619339735.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2025-03-22:/asia/news/breaking-news/529470Court imposes heavy fines, jail time in insurance fraud case2025-03-21T21:32:28Z<p>Years of investigation culminate in a strong verdict</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/024/0343_638781895455424575.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2025-03-22:/asia/news/life-insurance/529469Prudential extends medical expenses direct billing services with Hong Kong Baptist Hospital2025-03-21T21:30:13Z<p>Starting March 31, 2025, Prudential's customers will have direct billing options for ophthalmology treatments at EKMC</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/024/0343_638781893334078496.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2025-03-22:/asia/news/breaking-news/529461Best-fit executive pay prompting top companies' success: WTW2025-03-21T21:02:36Z<p>Enduring High Performers (EHPs) outline their executive pay to prioritise performance in results</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/026/0343_638781877530143901.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2025-03-21:/asia/news/breaking-news/529352Allianz appoints Lara Martiner to lead global alternative risk transfer operations2025-03-21T11:03:31Z<p>Incoming chief to oversee €2 billion premium portfolio</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/018/0356_638781516207754610.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2025-03-21:/asia/news/breaking-news/529325Steadfast announces new broker offering in New Zealand2025-03-21T01:13:54Z<p>Launch came ahead of schedule</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/026/0311_638781164245582395.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2025-03-21:/asia/news/cyber/529315Hong Kong Insurance Authority warns of fake AIA website scam2025-03-20T19:15:01Z<p>Warning follows recent alerts on insurance scam websites, phishing emails</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/024/0357_638780948767868353.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2025-03-21:/asia/news/life-insurance/529314Sun Life names new Asia CFO to drive growth strategy2025-03-20T19:11:10Z<p>Move comes as company faces financial challenges in the region</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/024/0357_638780946357100095.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2025-03-21:/asia/news/breaking-news/529313bolttech strengthens leadership as digital shift accelerates2025-03-20T19:07:28Z<p>New exec boasts expertise in PE, tech investments</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/024/0357_638780944312830232.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2025-03-21:/asia/news/catastrophe/529306Natural catastrophe protection gap widened over the past five years: Zurich2025-03-20T18:30:17Z<p>Regressive actions are seemingly making matters worse</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/026/0357_638780921996425981.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2025-03-20:/asia/news/breaking-news/529205Kennedys IQ introduces AI for insurance risk2025-03-20T11:54:21Z<p>The technology introduces a structured, transparent approach</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/003/0311_638780684589384401.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2025-03-20:/asia/news/breaking-news/529197Lloyd's 2024 profits dip with rise in claims ratio2025-03-20T11:36:42Z<p>Underwriting and investment returns remain stable</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/018/0343_638780673013749825.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2025-03-20:/asia/news/breaking-news/529175Ping An announces financial results2025-03-20T01:27:30Z<p>Reports shareholder net profit up nearly 50%</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/024/0305_638780308425674991.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2025-03-20:/asia/news/breaking-news/529162Hong Kong IA secures first conviction for broker's late financial reporting2025-03-19T18:50:48Z<p>Action signals strict enforcement for industry</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/024/0357_638780070392765530.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2025-03-20:/asia/news/technology/529161Ping An P&C unveils insurance for intelligent vehicle risks2025-03-19T18:46:51Z<p>Company partners with automakers to reshape insurance using real-world vehicle data insights</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/024/0357_638780068046832023.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2025-03-20:/asia/news/breaking-news/529160Hong Kong Insurance Authority highlights 2023-24 regulatory milestones2025-03-19T18:41:40Z<p>Market oversight and policyholder protection initiatives outlined</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/024/0357_638780064920230816.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2025-03-19:/asia/business-strategy/529114More than one-third of execs trust AI to make business decisions: survey2025-03-19T15:51:39Z<p>'What this data tells us is that AI is part of that trusted inner circle'</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0343_638775673016570024.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2025-03-19:/asia/news/breaking-news/529053Talanx's profit jumps as insurance revenue hits new high2025-03-19T11:16:34Z<p>Strong earnings noted across all divisions</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/018/0311_638779797232813612.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2025-03-19:/asia/news/breaking-news/529047Amy Barnes appointed Marsh’s global head of energy & power2025-03-19T11:14:09Z<p>She will drive risk advisory for the evolving sector</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/018/0311_638779796457883071.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />