elseco Group has opened elseco Asia in Singapore, with accident and health as its first line of business.
Commercial property insurer FM will provide eligible clients with an estimated $855m through its resilience credit programme for the second consecutive year. The programme offers a 10% premium offset amid historically low losses and strong results. Made possible by FM's mutual ownership structure, the credit will apply to eligible policies renewing or reaching their anniversary between 1 January and 31 December 2027.
Asia's resilience is narrowing. The region has weathered the Middle East energy shock and trade fragmentation better than expected, but its growth is increasingly dependent on a handful of artificial intelligence-related industries, according to Moody's Analytics.
Insurers in Australia and Japan have the greatest exposure to weather-related losses among major APAC markets, while solid capital buffers and adaptive underwriting will help mitigate rising risks.
The Pan-Asia Risk and Insurance Management Association (PARIMA) successfully concluded its Singapore Conference 2026, welcoming nearly 500 attendees from across APAC for two days of learning, dialogue and industry collaboration.
Halliwell has further strengthened its presence in APAC with the acquisition of Maynard Marks, one of New Zealand's leading property and building consultancies.
A new survey by Blackrock reveals that more than 40% of global insurers are now allocating over 15% of their investment portfolio to private markets, with 76% planning further increases.
Insurance regulator, Bank Negara Malaysia, has given an extension to RHB Bank till 11 February 2027 to finalise merger talks with Tokio Marine Asia.
With an unprecedented El Niño strengthening across the Pacific and raising the risk of another severe heat season across South Asia, the four South Asian neighbours, India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan will work together to meet its impacts.
AIA Group has announced the appointment of Edward Moncreiffe as Regional Chief Executive with effect from 2 November 2026. Edward will have responsibility for India, Sri Lanka, Australia and New Zealand. He will be a member of the Group Executive Committee and report to Group Chief Executive and President Lee Yuan Siong.