The number of Singaporeans aged 80 and older has risen by about 60% in the past decade according to data released by the government of Singapore.
While it is general perception that New Zealanders know more and more about the hazards they live alongside, the country's National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)'s latest Annual Preparedness survey for 2025 suggests they are not taking steps to prepare themselves.
Himalayan Life CEO, Mr Manoj Kumar Lal Karna, has resigned from his post, according to news platform Insurance Khabar.
Prudential Financial has appointed Mr Brad Hearn as president and CEO of Prudential Holdings of Japan. Previously, he served as COO for Prudential's Japan operations.
QBE Re has appointed Ms Cindy Foo as head of Asia, treaty, effective 1 December 2025. Her mandate excludes Japan, which continues to be written from QBE Re's London office.
Howden has appointed Ms Susan Panuccio as group CFO, effective 6 January 2026. She will bring more than 30 years of global financial leadership experience to the company.
HDI Global has appointed Ms Georgina Smart head of global risk bloodstock and equine. In her new role, she will lead the firm's bloodstock and equine underwriting and distribution strategy across international markets and the US.
Global insurance intermediary group Howden has announced the acquisition of Omni Insurance Brokers, a prominent general insurance broker headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.