A total of 50 finalists has been revealed for the 10th Asia Trusted Life Agents & Advisers Awards. The finalists emerged from 13 markets and 47 different companies across the region.
Ms Christine McLoughlin has decided to retire from the Suncorp Board, effective 25 September 2025. Mr Duncan West, currently a non-executive director, has been elected as her successor. Mr West will assume his new position as chairman on Ms McLoughlin's retirement.
Allianz Asia Pacific has appointed Mr Vojtech Pivný as regional CFO.
Neighbourhood connections may be the answer to combatting residential petty crime, a new survey commissioned by AMI Insurance found.
In New Zealand, the Natural Hazards Resilience Partnership has been signed to enhance the country's coordination and cooperation in responding to, and recovering from, major natural disasters.
As New Zealanders are expecting more extreme weather events as a result of climate change, they want more to be done to reduce the risks and costs of these events to help keep insurance affordable and available.
Fidelity Life has partnered with Westpac New Zealand to introduce a new digital tool designed to help customers navigate life and income protection insurance.
While many New Zealanders feel confident in their financial decisions, there are significant gaps between their financial goals and actual holdings of investment products, according to new research published by the Financial Markets Authority, a government agency responsible for financial regulation.
Natural Hazards Commission (NHC) has secured a significant boost in reinsurance protection for New Zealand, with NZ$10.3bn ($6.2bn) locked in from 1 June 2025 to help protect homeowners from the impact of natural hazards.
International specialty (re)insurance MGA Rokstone has appointed Mr Rama Chandran as leader of its operations in APAC, following the completion of his notice period at QBE International. In his new role, he will lead Rokstone's its expansion across the market.