Financial professionals in Malaysia will now have access to resources and guidance to help them in their careers as MDRT - a global, premier association founded in 1927 for financial services professionals - is broadening its support and reach with a new kind of association: the MDRT Academy.
The COVID-19 crisis has created an insolvency time bomb which is set to spark a series of insolvencies in 2021, particularly as stimulus measures introduced by governments around the world wear off.
The potential long-term mental, physical and emotional impacts of COVID-19 cannot be overstated and will continue to shape the challenges that the insurance industry will face in the year ahead, according to a report by Sedgwick.
Prudential Corporation Asia (Prudential) has released The Pulse of Asia - The Health of Asia Barometer, a report written by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), which underscores the unprecedented opportunity offered by digital health technologies to improve access to healthcare in Asia.
Asia Pacific countries not only managed the pandemic better than the western world in 2020, they are also doing better in terms of political risks according to the latest edition of Aon's Political Risk quarterly.
Transamerica Life Bermuda (TLB) has announced that Mr Jeremy Young is appointed as its global Head of Sales & Distribution, and Mr Benjamin Chua, Head of Finance for its Singapore Branch Office, has received regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to assume the additional role of Chief Executive for TLB in Singapore.
Over four fifths (81%) of respondents in a regional healthcare survey say technology has improved their access to health services and nearly two thirds (60%) believe it has improved affordability.
To ensure customers can travel with confidence during the COVID-19 pandemic, HK Express has introduced a new pre-departure essential: Complimentary COVID-19 Travel Insurance, provided in partnership with Chubb Insurance Hong Kong Limited.
FWD Group has launched its first-ever podcast series: Changing the way people feel about insurance... with FWD. The podcast will offer insights into FWD's innovative approach and areas of expertise as well as the exciting trends in Asia's dynamic insurance industry.
FWD Group (FWD) has announced the launch of its first-ever podcast series, 'Changing the way people feel about insurance... with FWD', which will offer insights into FWD's approach towards innovation and areas of expertise as well exciting trends in Asia's insurance industry.