Ms Hajjat Sebyala, the deputy chairperson of the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (known as Mama Insurance), scooped up the Hall of Fame award for the individual category, making her the first woman to receive this award.
Aon announced Guangjie Hopton has been appointed to Aon's Intellectual Property Solutions team to focus on clients in China and the broader Asia region.
Argenta Underwriting Asia has strengthened its underwriting team in the Asia Pacific region with the appointment of Mr Simon Wilmot-Smith, who has joined its Singapore-based team to write a political violence and terrorism account. Mr Wilmot-Smith, who has many years' experience working in the Lloyd's market including the last 12 years in the Asia Pacific region, will report to AUA's principal underwriter in Singapore, Mr Scott Sykes.
Sompo Insurance Singapore announced the appointment of Mr Pui Phusangmook as its CEO with effect from 1 June 2019.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) announced that it has received its insurance license in France, established a new office in Paris, and appointed Mr François-Xavier d'Huart as country manager.
Sedgwick announced its appointment of Mr Bob Neo to the role of director of its Singapore operations.
The second status report of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) released recently, focuses on the continued progress of companies in disclosing information on climate-related risks and opportunities. The final TCFD recommendations were released in June 2017.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Ms Christine Lagarde has said "Asia, like the rest of the world, is facing a defining moment: How to manage the risks of fintech without suffocating innovation; how to keep up with rapid fintech innovation, while making sure consumers and investors feel secure in their investments.
Global insurer Allianz has appointed Ms Anusha Thavarajah as its new CEO, Life & Health for Asia Pacific, to advance the segment's strong growth to meet Allianz Asia's long-term strategic priorities in the region.
The Singapore Reinsurers' Association (SRA) announced an almost unchanged line-up of its executive committee (EXCO) for the 2019/2020 term of office at a meeting last week. Validus Re CEO Asia Pacific and executive vice president Marc Haushofer was re-confirmed as SRA chairman.