Indonesian legislators have called for online motorcycle taxi drivers to be included in the national health and employment insurance schemes (BPJS Kesehatan and BPJS Ketenagakerjaan).
In Japan, across 11 cities, in the quarter century (1974 - 1998) the days of thunder and lightning were confirmed on an average 180 days annually. However, in the quarter century (1999 - 2023) the lightning incidences increased by 16.3% to 209 days per year according to the Nihon Keizai Shimbun's analysis of the Japanese Meteorological Agency's 50 years of data released by Yonhap News agency.
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has responded to all five Productivity Commission interim reports with recommendations to boost economic efficiency.
Nearly 70% of Gen Z would consider professional financial advice in contrast to the 18% who are currently receiving advice or have received advice in the past according to new research by the Financial Services Council (FSC) of New Zealand.
HLAP has appointed Ms Kieu An as business development director, effective 22 September 2025. In her new role, she will be responsible for developing and expanding HLAP (re)insurance business across all lines in Vietnam.
Great Eastern has appointed Ms Kwek-Perroy Li Choo as managing director for group integrated propositions and platforms. In this newly created role, she will lead teams responsible for customer segments and experience, product development, digital platforms, brand, marketing and communications in the Great Eastern Group.
Bupa Hong Kong has appointed Mr Albert Fung as director of group business and partnerships. In his new role, he will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies to drive growth in Bupa's group insurance business, with a strong focus on intermediary and partnership channels.
China has enacted a new law to regulate the response to public health emergencies and enhance the country's capacity to address such situations according to news agency Xinhua.
Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has announced a new single integrated third-party division, bringing together financial and professional (FinPro) and casualty under one unit in its UK and MENA region.
Prudential Assurance Malaysia has appointed Mr Kelvin Ang as CEO of its life business. In his new role, he will spearhead the company's strategic realignment and growth initiatives, working closely with the senior management team to accelerate the company's transformation.