Qoala has appointed Mr Randy Lianggara to its board and Mr Yujun Chean as group COO.
Price Forbes Singapore has appointed Mr Julian Coates as chief broking officer, subject to regulatory approval. In his new role he will be responsible for developing Price Forbes' broking strategy in APAC and support its overall business growth.
The finalists for the 28th Asia Insurance Industry Awards have been revealed, with 47 of the region's top insurers, reinsurers, brokers, risk managers and service providers making the shortlist. The awards are well known for their stringent criteria and transparent selection process, overseen by a panel of expert judges from across the insurance industry.
Nexus has appointed Ms Seline Low as deputy head of accident and health reinsurance - Asia. Nexus is a a specialty managing general agent.
Zurich in Asia Pacific has posted Business Operating Profit (BOP) of $260m for 1H2024, up by 9% on the corresponding half in 2023, the group says in a statement.
Asia was the driver of the financial results of Toronto-headquartered Manulife Financial Corporation in the first half of this year, with a 289% jump in net income attributable to shareholders to $424m in the second quarter.
The "dynamic nature of maritime trade makes speed and service particularly important", according to Markel senior underwriter - marine Wanshi Lin.
When asked how MFRS17 has affected Malaysian insurers and takaful operators since its implementation, Christopher & Lee Ong partner Chelsea Chan said that "most companies are seen to be enhancing and upgrading their legacy systems to comply" with the new standard.
Markel has appointed Ms Alvernia Xu as head of operations - APAC; Ms Anna Tan as senior underwriter, fine art and specie; Ms Isabelle Wong as cargo underwriter; Ms Jenny Choi as senior underwriter, casualty and Ms Olga Wong as senior underwriter, professional financial risk.
Miller has appointed Mr Edward Cheak as head of credit and political risk insurance. In his new role, he will broaden Miller's service offering beyond London and Europe into the Asian marketplace.