Huize Holding, a Nasdaq-listed Chinese insurance technology platform company, has announced that its international arm Poni InsurTech has completed its acquisition of 71.7% stake in Vietnam-based Global Care Consulting Joint Stock Company. The Vietnamese InsurTech company specialises in digital transformation solutions for the insurance industry.
Allianz Commercial has appointed Ms Jenny Wilhelm as head of distribution for Asia. In her new role, she will work closely with the Asia leadership team to drive the distribution and go-to-market strategies to deliver on overall smart growth ambitions across the Allianz Commercial businesses in Asia.
Texel Group has appointed Mr Davis Ng and Ms Hélène Heas as brokers. Both Mr Ng and Ms Heas join the Singapore office. In their new roles, they will be responsible for supporting the growth of Texel's business across the APAC region and in close collaboration with the global broking team, will further enhance the company's client solutions and market reach.
Miller has appointed Mr Siva Krishnan as head of sports and entertainment. In his new role, he will bring Miller's specialist capabilities into new geographies, in line with the business' broader growth strategy. In APAC, the focus will be on live events, sporting events and tours, sport associations as well as film and TV.
TQR, a listed reinsurance brokerage business, is confident that its performance in the second half of this year will continue to grow.
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) has announced the winners of the 20th Australian Insurance Industry Awards.
AUB Group, which is placed by AM Best's Review on the "Top 20 Global Brokers 2024" list, has agreed to acquire an 80% equity stake in the Movo Group of Companies (Movo).
Nasdaq-listed Cheche Group, a leading auto insurance technology platform in China, has entered into a partnership with Wuhan Dongfeng Insurance Broker Co as Cheche further diversifies its partner network with leaders in the new-energy vehicle (NEV) sector.
The finalists for the 28th Asia Insurance Industry Awards have been revealed, with 47 of the region's top insurers, reinsurers, brokers, risk managers and service providers making the shortlist. The awards are well known for their stringent criteria and transparent selection process, overseen by a panel of expert judges from across the insurance industry.
Price Forbes Singapore has appointed Mr Julian Coates as chief broking officer, subject to regulatory approval. In his new role he will be responsible for developing Price Forbes' broking strategy in APAC and support its overall business growth.