Türk Reasürans has appointed Mr Özgür Bülent Koç as general manager, according to news platform Sigortaci.
Lockton has announced the promotion of Mr Naji Abboud to senior executive officer for its Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
Munich Re has appointed Mr Walter Voigts-von Forster as CEO of its Africa branch, effective 1 February 2026 and subject to regulatory approval. He will continue to be head of non-life for Munich Re Africa in addition to his new responsibilities.
Indonesian legislators have called for online motorcycle taxi drivers to be included in the national health and employment insurance schemes (BPJS Kesehatan and BPJS Ketenagakerjaan).
In Japan, across 11 cities, in the quarter century (1974 - 1998) the days of thunder and lightning were confirmed on an average 180 days annually. However, in the quarter century (1999 - 2023) the lightning incidences increased by 16.3% to 209 days per year according to the Nihon Keizai Shimbun's analysis of the Japanese Meteorological Agency's 50 years of data released by Yonhap News agency.
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has responded to all five Productivity Commission interim reports with recommendations to boost economic efficiency.
Nearly 70% of Gen Z would consider professional financial advice in contrast to the 18% who are currently receiving advice or have received advice in the past according to new research by the Financial Services Council (FSC) of New Zealand.
HLAP has appointed Ms Kieu An as business development director, effective 22 September 2025. In her new role, she will be responsible for developing and expanding HLAP (re)insurance business across all lines in Vietnam.
Great Eastern has appointed Ms Kwek-Perroy Li Choo as managing director for group integrated propositions and platforms. In this newly created role, she will lead teams responsible for customer segments and experience, product development, digital platforms, brand, marketing and communications in the Great Eastern Group.
Bupa Hong Kong has appointed Mr Albert Fung as director of group business and partnerships. In his new role, he will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies to drive growth in Bupa's group insurance business, with a strong focus on intermediary and partnership channels.