Preliminary data totals across Asia Pacific showed an insured loss for 2022 from Nat CAT events at $11bn, according to Gallagher Re.
Ms Kelly Gwynn, an Associate Advisor at Moss Adams Wealth Advisors, cites the benefits of having a supportive team and the fascination of learning about financial planning's emotional and psychological side as reasons for loving her profession.
Prudential has appointed Mr Chris Ma as Prudential Macau general manager. He was formerly AIA Macau CEO prior to joining Prudential. He brings more than 30 years of experience in the insurance industry.
Allianz has appointed Mr Sam Poquiz as AGCS Pacific regional manager for liability. In his new role, he will lead the liability team in Australia and support the growth of AGCS in Asia Pacific by developing and executing the local underwriting strategy.
India's retail health insurance segment has the potential to become a $25bn market in the next five years according to a new research study.
Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China has been ranked the world's most valuable insurance brand for the seventh year in the running by brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance.
Over the past 12 months, Asia has been buffeted by overlapping international crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia president Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, but there is a good case for cautious optimism about Asia's prospects for 2023 according to Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada distinguished fellow Bart Édes writing in Marsh McLennan web newsletter Brink.
Companies in Indonesia such as IKEA, Gojek and Shopee are customising insurance policies to suit the products they sell. It is made possible through developments in technology that have allowed them to collaborate with InsurTechs and underwriters to create policies for their customers.
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) is looking to change the way it assesses the R06 financial planning practice unit in an effort to make the tasks more flexible and realistic.