Insurers are preparing for another year of economic uncertainty, with inflation once again emerging as a leading macroeconomic concern, according to BlackRock's 14th annual "Global Insurance Report".
AIG has entered into definitive agreements to acquire the renewal rights for a majority of Everest Group's retail insurance portfolios worldwide, representing in aggregate approximately $2bn of premium.
Sompo insurance has expanded its travel insurance service to a number of countries in Asia following a successful rollout in Thailand.
Clyde & Co has appointed Ms Yvonne Lam as partner, effective 1 December 2025. In her new role, she will further grow the firm's corporate insurance offering in APAC, with a focus on handling transactional, regulatory and commercial advisory matters for clients in the rapidly evolving insurance risk and regulatory environment across Australia and Singapore.
A new survey across five key APAC markets has revealed that insurers in APAC are using AI extensively and reaping benefits, yet they are also facing challenges in employing the technology.
Aon, a leading global professional services firm, has projected an 11.3% rise in Asia Pacific (APAC) employee medical plan costs, signalling stabilisation of medical plan costs after two years of steep increases.
The leading medical conditions expected to influence medical cost trends in 2026 in APAC remain largely consistent with the conditions of 2025, according to Aon, a leading global professional services firm.
FGH parent and global reinsurance company, Fortitude Re, and investment firm Carlyle have announced the launch of reinsurance sidecar Fortitude Carlyle Asia Reinsurance (FCA Re).
Sun Life has appointed Mr Anshuman Das as chief bancassurance officer, Asia. In his new role, he will be responsible for leading the company's bancassurance strategy, working closely with the senior leadership team across Asia to drive a world class distribution function founded on excellence, quality and innovation.
NorthStandard has named Mr Michael Hustler as its new head of APAC, effective 27 October.