Asia: Carbon Capture and Storage plan could raise emissions by 25bn tonnes

...China, India, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore, as well as a key regional partner, Australia (which has strong integration with Asian fossil fuel trade and CCS plans)....

GIEA winners highlight the importance of insurance advisers

...China 5. Best Customer Service Award – Mayank Kothari, India...

People on the move

...China: Ping An appoints new CTO Ping An has appointed Mr Ray Wang as CTO and general manager. The appointment is meant to enhance the company’s re...

Singapore: Retiring well despite longevity risks

...China, our demographic transition is happening at a much faster pace,” she said.   In addition, the phenomenon of shrinking family sizes is bringing about growi...

Can the GBA ease Hong Kong's ageing crisis?

...China is becoming less a lifestyle preference than an inevitability.   As one of the world’s most expensive cities, Hong Kong is also among the costliest places...

Reimagining aging in Asia

...China.   These variations require tailored approaches. In mature markets like Hong Kong and Japan, Manulife focusses on ensuring comprehensive support and identifying...

8 deserving winners awarded at the Inaugural GIEA

...China, India, Sri Lanka and Thailand are as follows: Best Woman Insurance Adviser in Asia and MENA Huang Lidan, China Best Motor Insurance Adviser in Asia and...

China's largest insurance AI firm Nova seeks Hong Kong listing

...China’s top 10 insurers by premium income. The company turned profitable in 2023, with revenues of CNY340m($47.6m), CNY650m and CNY940m in 2022, 2023 and 2024 respectively, representing a compo...

Hong Kong: Strategic partnership between China Ping An Insurance (Hong Kong) and PAObank

...China Ping An Insurance (Hong Kong) managing director Mr Kelvin Cheung said that CPAIHK consistently leverages the group's integrated financial platform to deliver warm financial services. &ldquo...

Allianz China sets target of fourfold business growth in five years

...China CEO Patrick Zeng highlighted that the risks facing Chinese firms going overseas are expanding beyond property and liability insurance to include cyber threats and supply chain restructuring. Al...

Malaysia: Prudential Assurance appoints new CEO

...China, Hong Kong and Malaysia. His expertise spans agency development, business and technology transformation, M&A and driving organisational agility across diverse Asian markets....

Allianz China sets target of fourfold business growth in five years

...China CEO Patrick Zeng highlighted that the risks facing Chinese firms going overseas are expanding beyond property and liability insurance to include cyber threats and supply chain restructuring. Al...

People on the move

...China.   Before joining Nova Insurance, Mr Wong worked with Euler Hermes (now Allianz Trade). Mr Wong’s election to the board as Nova’s repr...

People on the move

...China: Markel appoints new managing director ...

Global ambitions, local impact

...China, London, Paris, and New York, marking it as a globally minded firm from day one.    “Global focus is deeply embedded in the group’s DNA,”...

Asia, Singapore: 10th Asia Trusted Life Agents & Advisers Awards celebrates 16 winners

...China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand, are as follows:   Rookie Insurance Agent of the Year...

Swiss Re: Long-term growth prospects remain bright for China's life and health insurance

...China, Murray said the life and health market faces cyclical and structural pressures in the short term but retains strong long-term fundamentals. Real life premium growth is expected to slow to 2.8%...

Small but mighty: Qianhai Re's strategy for tech, talent, and global reach (Part 2)

...In part two of our exclusive interview with Qianhai Re vice president Liu Hong, we examine how the reinsurer is boldly combining technology, regulatory cooperation, and cross-border strategies. With a clear focus on talent development and regional integration, Qianhai Re is positioning itself to outperform expectations amid softening markets and increasingly complex global risks....

People on the move

...China, India, Iran, Philippines, South Korea and Sri Lanka. ...

Cyber risk is everyone's problem now

...China, are digital powerhouses. More people online means more opportunities, but it also means more entry points for hackers and scammers. Whether it’s mobile banking, e-commerce, or even gover...

China's NEV insurance premiums surge over 40% in H1

...China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) showed NEV production and sales reached 6.97m and 6.94m units respectively in H1 2025, both up over 40% year-on-year. Still, the pace of...

Manulife: Chinese consumers still fall short in health and financial planning

...China. Just 7% of Chinese respondents identified lifespan extension as their top goal for later life. Instead, more than half (52%) prioritised overall wellness, including physical, mental, social, a...

Asia: AIA Life announces new appointments

...China from 2017, before being appointed regional chief executive and Group Executive Committee member in November 2024. He has also held other roles in China, including chief distribution officer, ch...

Tencent and Taikang Insurance expand strategic partnership to deepen digital transformation

...Tencent and Taikang Insurance Group have signed a new comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement to further advance digital transformation in insurance and healthcare services. According to local media reports, the agreement was formalised on June 27 at Shenzhen Qianhai Taikang Hospital....

Finalists of 10th Asia Trusted Life Agents & Advisers Awards revealed

...China Fang-Chun Lan, Nan Shan Life Insurance Co., Ltd....

Global: Brokerslink adds to its Board of Directors

...China. Before joining Nova Insurance, Mr Wong worked with Euler Hermes (now Allianz Trade). Mr Wong’s election to the b...

Finalists for 10th Asia Trusted Life Agents & Advisers Awards revealed

...China Fang-Chun Lan, Nan Shan Life Insurance Co., Ltd. Julia Pei, AIA Hong Kong  ...

Global: Brokerslink adds to its Board of Directors

...China. Before joining Nova Insurance, Mr Wong worked with Euler Hermes (now Allianz Trade). Mr Wong’s election to the b...

Insurance CFOs are at a crossroads of navigating tomorrow's challenges today

...China CEO Sally Wan shared her vision for the future of insurance in Asia. “The growth opportunity is already very good in Asia, especially in the life and health business and the growth is goi...

People on the move

...China Life Insurance Singapore and Prudential Assurance.    He is member of the Expert Committee at the Insurance Asset Management Association of China and holds...

Embedded insurance can save the world

...China, another pioneer, has a more data-driven market, he said.    “Depending on user profile and other data, the proposition changes and it might even be...

Medical Inflation: Can insurers keep pace with rising costs and consumer expectations?

...China – offering retirement homes with bundled healthcare and preferential access for insurance customers. “It’s about building a full ecosystem,” she said, “and encoura...

Arundo Re eyes growth in Asia, anchors strategy on trust and precision

...China, India and Japan.    “The market is softening, as evidenced during recent renewals. However, as an industry, we must remain vigilant about the impact...

Adapting to ageing: the insurance industry's next big test

...China—offering retirement homes with bundled healthcare and preferential access for insurance customers. “It’s about building a full ecosystem,” she said, “and encouragi...

China approves first foreign-owned insurance asset managers

...China’s efforts to open its financial markets. AIA confirmed that it had received the green light to establish AIA Insurance Asset Management Co Ltd saying the move reflects its long-...

Asia: QBE aims to develop the value of the wholesale market

...China....

APAC: IFC and QBE Insurance team up to build up resilience in APAC

...China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Viet Nam. ·       Product Innovation: Together with third parties, IFC and QBE will collabo...

APAC: Markel International appoints new regional MD

...China, India, Malaysia and Dubai....

Embedded insurance can save the world

...China, another pioneer, has a more data-driven market, he said. “Depending on … user profile and other data, the proposition changes and [it] might e...

Dealing with uncertainty

...China looms with a potential spillover into Europe. There is a short-term risk of inflation which might dampen consumption and trigger recession, said Mr Montador. “Probably inflation is the bi...

People on the move

...China Life Insurance Singapore and Prudential Assurance.    He is member of the Expert Committee at the Insurance Asset Management Association of China and holds...

China expected to be biggest market in Asia for AI in insurance over the next 3 years

...China, insurers  are heavily investing in AI in underwriting, customer service (via chatbots and virtual assistants), claims processing and risk prediction. Government support of AI technologies...

Allianz Partners Travel Index 2025 highlights safety and medical concerns for China travellers

China: Gallagher Re acquires Chinese broker

...China & Hong Kong Jia Lou said that this strategic move marks a significant milestone in their commitment to their clients and expanding their presence in the Chinese market. “With this acq...

Insurance CFOs are at a crossroads of navigating tomorrow's challenges today

...China with the rest of the world. Hong Kong is among the world’s most open insurance centres with the value added of the insurance industry accounted for 3.5% of GDP in Hong Kong in 2023. To st...

Asia Pacific: Wildfires and floods lead to billions in economic losses, says Aon

...China....

Thailand: Strategic bancassurance alliance formed

...China. At the same time, a growing number of Chinese families are choosing to send their children to study in Thailand, attracted by the country's wide selection of international schools at both...

Prudential issues update on 1Q2025 business performance

...China The joint venture CITIC Prudential Life delivered double digit new business profit growth compared with the same period in the prior year, in the season...

Asia: Peak Re expands CAT bond innovation with Black Kite Re

...China, we’ve created a unique diversifier that strengthens resilience for our clients and their communities.” A Sophisticated Approach to Risk...

People on the move

...China, with responsibility for customer and wealth Mr Dennis Tan will continue as regional CEO for Singapore and Thailand, with responsibility for partnership distribution...