Willis, a WTW business, has appointed to its Financial, Professional and Executive Risks (FINEX) business in the Pacific Mr Eden Fletcher as Head of FINEX, Pacific and Mr Stephen Trickey as Head of Growth, Pacific.
More than nine in 10 (93%) of APAC insurers admit that legacy technology constrains their business growth, even as 87% claim digital leadership over competitors, according to new research by investment management platform Clearwater Analytics.
What has really driven ESG considerations among corporate clients, including insurers, over the past three to four years has been the introduction of mandatory disclosure requirements across the region, according to Deloitte Asia Pacific Sustainability and Climate Leader Will Symons.
Economic losses from natural disasters in APAC last year totalled at least $76bn, which is 41% below the 21st-century average, according to a new report by Aon.
Willis, a WTW business, has appointed Mr Alex Benson as Head of Construction and Natural Resources Claims, in Asia, effective 6 April 2026.
Sedgwick has launched its Global Specialty platform, a forward-looking and dedicated solution designed to handle the largest and most complex losses.
Peak perils in 2025 accounted for only a small share of overall losses, according to the latest report by Howden Re. Outside of the US, losses were driven by a series of notable, but localised events across Asia and Europe, producing moderate insured losses amid significant human and economic impacts.
Sun Life has announced the appointment of Frankie Leung as the new Chief Agency Officer for Asia, effective 16 March 2026.
The India Rendezvous, to be held in Mumbai, India, from the 19-21 January 2026 is a sold-out event, attracting a record number of around 1,100 participants from 49 countries, once again highlighting the growing significance and importance of the Indian market to the international insurance community.
Business interruption is the biggest worry for companies in Asia Pacific in 2026, according to the latest edition of the Allianz Risk Barometer. The past year has also been a significant one for accelerated adoption of AI, which is reflected in its ranking as the biggest riser in the annual survey at #2. Changes in legislation and regulation, and market developments are also significant risks, ranking #3 and #4 respectively.