Markel Insurance has appointed Mr Johnny Zhang as Senior Underwriter and Mr Jon Tam as Underwriter to its professional and financial risks (PFR) and cyber team in Greater China.
Lloyd's has promoted Ms Emma Loynes to CEO of APAC and MEA (APMEA). She will retain her current position of Singapore country manager and CEO at Lloyd's of London Asia.
Premiums collected by the "Big Seven" life insurance companies via the bancassurance channel has continued to climb, reflecting the trend of the past two years.
Bank-affiliated insurers saw a slight year-on-year increase of 4% in combined premiums collected from regular-payment policies through the bancassurance channel in January 2026.
SAIC Motor, one of China's leading automotive groups, has reached a strategic partnership between SAIC Motor Insurance Co, a wholly-owned captive insurance company of SAIC Motor, and Lockton, the world's largest independent insurance brokerage company.
Ping An Health Insurance Co and PKU Healthcare Corporation have released a set of health and nutrition selection standards adapted for Chinese family meals.
The National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA), the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) have issued a set of "Implementation Opinions" to accelerate the establishment of a comprehensive policy framework for low-altitude insurance.
China's healthcare market is forecast to grow significantly over the next decade (up from $1.4tn in 2024), driven by a rapidly aging population, says UBS Investment Bank in a blog on its website.
The premium rates of newly launched term life insurance policies have been increasing since the start of this year and are expected to rise by 5-10%.
The financial performance of listed life insurer New China Insurance (NCI), one of the country's biggest insurers, is assessed as 'Very Strong', says Fitch Ratings.