While life insurance agents should know their products and be transparent about the terms of a policy, empathy is key when it comes to connecting with a prospective client.
S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has identified several major trends and risks in the Asia-Pacific reinsurance sector in its report titled "Asia-Pacific Reinsurance Sector Update - Improvements Are Underway".
Tysers has appointed Ms Babita Rai as CEO, Singapore and Mr William Furness-Smith as head of marine, APAC.
Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK) has appointed Mr Alexandros Ampatzis as head of marine in APAC, effective 1 November. In his new role, he will primarily be focused on deepening TMK's presence in target markets across the region and continuing the team's rapid growth.
Composite insurance rates in Asia declined by 4% in the third quarter of 2024, following a dip of 3% in 2Q and 2% in 1Q2024, according to the "Global Insurance Market Index" published by the world's biggest insurance broking group Marsh.
Australia's biggest general insurer QBE has announced a strategic partnership with Taipei-headquartered Eos Rhea Metis (ERM) to enhance its risk engineering services for corporate clients in Taiwan and across Asia.
The Asian Actuarial Conference 2024 started yesterday in Hong with the theme "Exploring the future of insurance and beyond: Innovation, international hubs and Hong Kong", drawing over 1,000 delegates from around the world.
On EAIC Insurance Day, which falls every year on 18 October, the general secretary of the East Asian Insurance Congress (EAIC) , Mr Masayuki Tanaka has sounded the need to raise awareness of bio-diversity loss in Asia.
Allianz Trade has appointed Mr Harry Edwards as ASEAN commercial director. In his new role, he will be responsible for all commercial activities in six ASEAN countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. He replaces Ms CĂ©line Peredy, who is now strategic account director for Allianz Trade for Multinationals.
Specialist Risk Group (SRG) has appointed Mr Collin Yap as CEO of APAC, effective 1 January 2025. In his new role, he will lead SRG's APAC expansion and growth strategy.