Dive In Festival, the insurance industry's leading global event for culture and talent, enters its 12th and final year in September 2026, bringing the global market together to tackle one of its most pressing challenges: how to harness the power of technology while strengthening the human skills that underpin trust, leadership and connection.
AIA New Zealand has announced that NZ Executive Committee members Mr Alex Kühnast and Mr Ben Lovelock have swapped roles.
International law firm DAC Beachcroft (DACB) plans to expand into the Middle East with the opening of a new office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) this summer, strengthening the firm's ability to support clients across the insurance and health sectors.
Aon Reinsurance Solutions - DIFC has appointed Mr Nassib Barbir as Chief Client Office-Treaty, effective May. He joins from Liberty Specialty Markets where he spent over 10 years as Assistant Vice President - Treaty - Lloyd's at the DIFC.
Lockton has announced the appointments of Mr Jaideep "Jay" Sharma as CEO of Lockton India, subject to regulatory approval, and Mr Nicholas "Nick" Lee as CEO Designate of Malaysia, of Lockton Sime.
Mr Kevin Rethual has been appointed CEO of Munich Re Retakaful, effective 1 June 2026. He will be based in Malaysia and report to Owais Ansari, Head of Regional Market Reinsurance MEA Munich Re.
Emirates Insurance Company has announced the appointment of Mr Jean Claus as CFO, effective 1 May 2026. His appointment followed the retirement of Mr Aart Lehmkuhl on 30 April 2026.
International reinsurance broker Willis Re has announced that Mr Richard Jones will be joining the company, effective October 2026, subject to all regulatory approvals.
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is not merely a geopolitical development but a structural stress test for India's risk management architecture. India's dependence on global energy markets, trade networks and financial systems has far-reaching implications. Asia Insurance Review spoke with Dr Sonjai Kumar, an Indian risk management professional.