The 31st East Asian Insurance Congress opened in Tokyo yesterday evening, returning the gathering to the city where it began in 1964 for a fourth time in more than six decades. The theme, "Back to the Origin, A Bridge to the Future," called to mind the region's insurance history, the Congress' storied past and the many relationships that were built throughout its 62 years.
Marsh Re has announced the appointments of Mr James Beedle to its Pacific board of directors, subject to regulatory approval, and Mr Justin Ward as CEO of APAC.
The 79th session of WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia has adopted the Dili Declaration on accelerating progress towards Universal Health Coverage in the region.
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) reinsurance market is likely to remain soft in 2026, with strong capital and ample capacity continuing to drive competition and put pressure on pricing. Ratings agency Fitch Ratings says the expected soft market is likely to weigh on underwriting margins. However, conditions are expected to become increasingly differentiated by geography, line of business, risk profile and cedant loss experience.
The Global Asia Insurance Partnership (GAIP) has announced a strategic partnership with Cathay Life Insurance, which has joined GAIP as a Principal Partner.
Willis, a WTW business, has appointed Mr Trevor Madden as Head of Captive and Insurance Management Solutions for APAC, effective 1 November 2026.
APAC may be the fastest-growing insurance region globally, yet growth is uneven.
Zurich Singapore has appointed Mr Dylan Bryant as Head of Zurich Multinational and Captives, APAC, and Mr Patrick Fyson as Head of Property, Asia.
The Pan-Asia Risk and Insurance Management Association (PARIMA) will host its Singapore Conference 2026, beginning with a one-day Masterclass on 14 October, followed by the conference on 15 October 2026.
APAC has become what he described as "the engine room for global aviation industry growth and aerospace".