Munich Re has announced the retirement of Mr Daniel Cossette, who has decided to conclude his tenure after 19 years. He is succeeded by Mr Gavin Maistry as Chief Executive for Life and Health APAC and MEA.
A new study has identified more than 250 priority climate adaptation and resilience solutions for Asia, grounded in the region's unique climate risks, hazards, and priorities, and between 2021 and 2025, climate adaptation and disaster resilience financing received over $100bn.
Asian Reinsurance Corporation reported adequate operating performance despite volatility in underwriting results, according to AM Best. The Thailand-based reinsurer posted a return on equity of 8.3% in 2025, compared with 9.4% in 2024. Its combined ratio rose to 92.6% from 85.3% a year earlier, largely due to catastrophe events.
Emerging market debt (EMD) may be the APAC insurance industry's answer to low yields and high guarantees, with its growth and broad regional and issuer diversification, alongside a substantial investment-grade component.
LIMRA and Prudential plc have announced the signing of a new memorandum of understanding (MoU), marking the next phase of a longstanding collaboration focussed on supporting a future-ready agency team across Prudential's markets in Asia.
Swiss Re Asia has appointed Mr Daniel Neo as a member of the Board of Directors, effective 1 June 2026.
Forvis Mazars has appointed Mr Anthony "Tony" Atkins as Partner - Singapore, Consulting (Actuarial Services).
The 19th Asia Insurance CFO Summit 2026 has kicked off, with the theme 'From Stewardship to Strategy: The CFO as Architect of Resilient Growth'.
Construction activity across the Asian region remains resilient in 2026, supported by sustained investment in infrastructure and accelerating the investment in digital infrastructure.
The rise in civil unrest across Asia has led to significant insured losses in countries like Indonesia and Nepal in 2025, according to a new report from Allianz Commercial.