The Santam Group (Group), South Africa's largest general insurer, has appointed experienced industry leader Mr Curt Meyer as Executive Head of Pan-Africa and International, in its specialist business unit.
HWF Partners has appointed Ms Panayiota Burquier as Tax Director in its Dubai tax insurance practice.
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has appointed Mr Dean Cullen to the Board as a Non-Executive Director.
Losses suffered by Nepal's agriculture sector and livestock and poultry due to Bhotekoshi flash flood of 26 August 2026 could cross NPR2.11bn ($13.76m), according to a recent Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA) report jointly prepared by the National Planning Commission and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).
In its efforts to build a birth-friendly society even as its birth-rate declines and population continues to age, China plans to expand affordable childcare and paediatric healthcare services across the country, according to China's Minister of Health Commission Mr Lei Haichao.
Willis, a WTW business, has appointed Mr Will Sare as Head of Corporate, Australia. In his new role, Mr Sare leads Willis' P&C business across Australia.
Willis Re has appointed Mr Neil Eckert as CEO Chief Executive Officer. He will join the company upon completion of his current contractual obligations.
The South Korean financial regulator, Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has launched an intensive consumer protection drive targeting the insurance industry, after a surge in life insurance complaints.
New amendments to the Taiwanese Income Tax Act, that will be effective retrospectively from 1 January 2026, will reduce the tax burden and bring relief to at least 2.37m people.
Charles Taylor has appointed Mr Andrew Milne as Managing Director in Australia