Asia continues to set the pace of the global energy transition, accounting for 74.2% of global new renewable capacity additions in 2025 and increasing installed renewable capacity by 513.3 GW to 2,891 GW, or 56.1% of global renewable capacity, according to the Renewable Energy Market Review 2026 published by Willis.
Multidisciplinary forensic and technical consultancy Halliwell has strengthened its presence in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region with the acquisition of ExcelPlas, Australia's leading polymer specialist.
Although the US-Iran peace memorandum of understanding and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz present a positive signal, the market is unlikely to view this as a definitive turning point at this stage, said Willis Head of Marine, Asia Lewis Hart.
As longevity continues to rise across Asia, people are rethinking what it truly means to leave a legacy, as living longer no longer means simply adding years to life.
Generali Group has revealed its new brand for its global Care platform, named Redion. The brand brings together the activities of Europ Assistance and Generali Employee Benefits (GEB) under a single identity and offering.
Lockton Asia has appointed Ms Sandra Lee as Chief Growth Officer - Risk Solutions, Asia, and Mr Yuman Chan as Chief Growth Officer - People Solutions, Asia.
More than 95% of average data breach losses and 90% of average first-party losses are adequately covered by insurance, according to a new report by Willis.
VIG Re has appointed Mr Wilfrid Goh as Chief Representative APAC, for its proposed Representative Office in Singapore, effective 1 July 2026 and subject to the approval of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
Many insurers in the Asia-Pacific region now favour capital-light product strategies and are shifting to products that are less sensitive to interest rates, particularly protection products linked to mortality and morbidity risk, says Fitch Ratings.
Lioner International Group, an Asian fully integrated insurance, trust and family office consortium, has launched its newest office in Zurich, Switzerland, marking its first overseas presence outside Asia.