MSIG Asia has appointed Mr Ronak Shah as Regional CEO, effective 1 October 2026. In addition to leading the insurer's operations across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, India and Oceania, Mr Shah will assume regional leadership responsibility for Mainland China, Taiwan and Korea.
Liberty Mutual Insurance has promoted Mr Gareth Rees to the role of Global Lines Leader for its Global Transaction Solutions (GTS) business.
Allianz Partners has promoted Mr Carsten Staat to the role of Regional Managing Director for APAC, effective 1 August 2026.
Coface has appointed Mr Ivor Miric as Head of Debt Collection Sales for APAC.
Governments, insurers and communities can respond to rising disaster risks, increasing insurance costs and growing protection gaps by developing sustainable and inclusive support for household wellbeing, community resilience and economic stability, according to a new report by Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC) and The University of Queensland (UQ).
QBE Insurance Group has announced that Ms Sue Houghton, CEO of Australia Pacific, has advised the company of her intention to retire at the end of 2026.
Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group, has promoted Mr Grant Smith to the role of Director of Marine Transportation at Markel International.
DAC Beachcroft (DACB) has appointed Mr Andrew Robinson as Location Head of its Singapore office for a three-year term, effective 1 June 2026.
QBE Insurance Group has completed the acquisition of full ownership of Raheja QBE General Insurance Company following regulatory approval from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).
A new proposal by the Pharmacy Board of Australia's (PBA) consultation on endorsement for scheduled medicines for pharmacists may lead to higher risks to public health, due to a lack of extensive training, supervision and experience doctors usually have to diagnose a patient and prescribe the appropriate medication.