Japan's life insurance industry will focus on three key areas in 2026: strengthening customer trust, promoting sustainability, and improving public understanding. This is according to a New Year's message from Life Insurance Association of Japan (LIAJ) Chairperson Yukinori Takada.
Prudential plc has announced that Sir Douglas Flint will be appointed as a Non-Executive Director and Chair-Designate.
AXA Egypt has announced that it is consolidating its operations in the Egyptian market under one AXA umbrella, in a strategic step aimed at enhancing the integration of the group's various activities, and providing integrated solutions involving insurance, healthcare and financial inclusion.
Sun Life has announced the appointment of Frankie Leung as the new Chief Agency Officer for Asia, effective 16 March 2026.
Liva, a leading insurance group operating across the GCC, has announced two key leadership appointments as it enters the next phase of its development.
Malakut, a multinational insurance and reinsurance broker, has appointed Mr Sajith Kumar as Chief Commercial Officer, Middle East, based at the company's Dubai headquarters.
HDI Global has appointed Hiro Yamasaki as MD and Legal Representative of its Japanese branch. marking an important milestone in the Corporate & Specialty insurer's growth strategy for the region.
Mitsui Bussan Pana Harrison has appointed Ben Crookenden as Head of Energy - Specialty Division. Ben brings over 20 years of experience in insurance and reinsurance broking, with more than 15 years based in Southeast Asia.
The Beijing Branch of reinsurer Munich Re has appointed Eric Zhao as its new CEO, according to a press release issued on 29 December. His appointment took effect on 1 January 2026. Mr Zhao reports to Munich Re's CEO Life & Health in Greater China Steve Zhang.