Chinese mobility platform Hello has acquired an insurance brokerage licence for the second time in four years, underscoring the growing interest among Internet platforms in integrating insurance services into their ecosystems.
Another insurance intermediary is preparing to leave China's National Equities Exchange and Quotations (NEEQ), the national over-the-counter (OTC) securities market that is also called the New Third Board.
Aon has appointed Mr Metat Sae-Jan as Head of its Life and Health reinsurance broking practice in Thailand.
The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has proposed some amendments to regulations governing insurance brokers and agents, to enhance the convenience of purchasing insurance, simplify solicitation processes, promote international insurance business and strengthen the day-to-day supervision of insurance brokerages and agencies.
Willis, a WTW business, has announced the appointment of Mr Oliver Pryce as Head of Corporate Risk and Broking Southeast Asia; and the promotion of Mr Rupert Roberts to the role of Chief Commercial Officer, Asia. Both appointments are effective 4 January 2027.
The Insurance Authority (IA) has initiated a number of steps to improve sales practices within the industry.
AIG has appointed Ms Christine Williams as Head of Global Client and Broker Relationships, effective 1 September 2026.
Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group, has appointed Ms Sarika Sagar Gadekar as Claims Adjuster, based in Mumbai, India; and Mr Tan Weng Fatt as Senior Underwriter for Casualty, Malaysia.
Lockton has appointed Mr Jeremie Deschamps as Regional Head of Cyber Advisory for Asia; Mr Martin Allain as Head of Wholesale for Lockton Asia's Regional Placement Team; and Mr Michael "Mike" Griffiths as Regional Director, Healthcare, for the company's Professional and Executive Risk and Credit Team. All three are based in Singapore.