AI-enabled discovery of cyber vulnerabilities emerged as the most critical emerging risk facing organisations worldwide in the second quarter of 2026, according to Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risks Report for second quarter of 2026.
Having previously served as General Manager for Kenya, bolttech has promoted Ms Bente Krogmann to the role of General Manager, Africa, an expanded regional role leading the InsurTech's business across the region, including Kenya and South Africa.
bolttech has appointed Mr Rohith Murthy as General Manager, Malaysia.
The fire and explosion at Arabella Plaza Mall in New Cairo's Fifth Settlement, in Egypt, that resulted in three deaths, 11 injuries and material damage, has highlighted the importance of having integrated insurance programmes for facilities that hold large numbers of people, especially malls and shopping centres.
AXA XL, which currently holds approximately 49% of S-RM, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining shares of the company. S-RM is a specialist corporate intelligence and cyber security consultancy.
Markel has appointed Ms Audrey Pang as Senior Claims Adjuster, based in Hong Kong. She joins the Asia claims team as the first dedicated claims professional in Hong Kong.
Abundant insurance capacity and strong competition continue to create favourable conditions for commercial insurance buyers across most major lines of business, according to global insurance broker Aon in its Q2 2026 Global Insurance Market Insights report.
Geopolitical instability, accelerating digitalisation and the global shift toward clean energy are reshaping Singapore's maritime insurance sector, according to Mr Cao Yueming, Vice President of Marine at MSIG Insurance (Singapore).
MSIG Singapore has partnered with the newly launched non-profit organisation, Cybersecurity Association Singapore Limited (CASL), to strengthen cyber protection and resilience among for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the country.
Cyber risk management is under intense scrutiny in South Korea, following a historic sanction by the country's Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC).