Price Forbes Singapore has appointed Mr Julian Coates as chief broking officer, subject to regulatory approval. In his new role he will be responsible for developing Price Forbes' broking strategy in APAC and support its overall business growth.
The finalists for the 28th Asia Insurance Industry Awards have been revealed, with 47 of the region's top insurers, reinsurers, brokers, risk managers and service providers making the shortlist. The awards are well known for their stringent criteria and transparent selection process, overseen by a panel of expert judges from across the insurance industry.
Nexus has appointed Ms Seline Low as deputy head of accident and health reinsurance - Asia. Nexus is a a specialty managing general agent.
Aon has appointed Mr Ollie Barcock as leader of aviation reinsurance for Global ReSpecialty. In his new role, he will support the delivery of capital, customised data and analytics and consultancy services to the firm's aviation reinsurance clients.
BMS Australia has appointed Ms Dianne Riopelle as client manager and Mr Toby Lucas as client executive. Both appointments are to the energy team.
Chinese short-video platform Kuaishou Technology has obtained an insurance brokerage licence through its wholly-owned unit Kuaigou Technology.
Tesla has registered an insurance broking firm in China, reported Reuters citing a national corporate information database.
Shanghai-headquartered SunCar Technology Group, which operates online platforms that offer B2B auto services and motor insurance in China, has formed a new business partnership with the Inner Mongolia branch of China Continent Property & Casualty Insurance.
Lockton has appointed Mr Sung Wook Han as regional head of marine and Mr Jim Heng as head of partnership and distribution for people solutions - Asia.
The Insurance Authority (IA) has announced that it would start charging fees for processing insurance intermediary licence applications and related notifications from 23 September 2024 onwards.