Gisella Lobo – (Re)in Asia

Gisella Lobo

See Full Bio

Busy Indian street with auto-rickshaws, a cycle rickshaw, scooters, pedestrians and market signs.

India's GIC weighs proposal for 10% mandatory co-payment on retail health policies — report

October 6 2026

The industry proposal aims to curb medical inflation and overbilling, while offering lower premiums.

Nighttime cityscape with high-rise buildings, illuminated highways and heavy traffic.

Survey finds 70% of insurance buyers support IRDAI’s proposed commission caps

October 5 2026

While brokers have warned of unintended consequences, most consumers favour commission disclosure and limits aimed at curbing mis-selling.

India's ICICI Life Insurance appoints ICICI bank veteran Sidharatha Mishra as MD, CEO

ICICI Life appoints ICICI Bank veteran Sidharatha Mishra as managing director, CEO

October 5 2026

Mishra has over 26 years of experience in the banking sector.

The #IA welcomes the appointment of Wynnie Yeung, Associate Director, Group-Wide Supervision, Long Term Business of the #IA, as the Vice Chair of Implementation Assessment Committee (#IAC) at the IAIS

Hong Kong IA’s Wynnie Yeung appointed vice chair of implementation assessment committee at IAIS

October 2 2026

She currently serves as associate director for group-wide supervision of long-term business.

Hyundai Marine & Fire eyes cyber insurance expansion as part of Japan growth strategy

October 2 2026

The entrance into the cyber segment comes after the non-life insurer’s Japan branch reported premium income of JPY28.9bn (US$183.1m) in 2025, alongside continued expansion of its specialist workforce....

Hanwha Life acquires stake in Acuon Capital for USD 323m

Hanwha Life acquires stake in Acuon Capital for US$323m

October 2 2026

The acquisition will mark the life insurer's entry into the specialised credit finance sector, as it seeks to diversify its business portfolio.

Vietnam considers mandatory social insurance for 700,000+ ride-hailing drivers

Vietnam considers bringing 700,000-plus ride-hailing drivers into social insurance scheme

October 1 2026

Lawmakers propose a three-way model under which drivers, platform companies and the state would all pay into the fund.

Australia's life insurers commit to stronger mental health commitments following Life Code review

CALI sets out plan to strengthen Life Code after independent review

October 1 2026

Mental health, claims handling and support for First Nations peoples top the list of changes, with further work to finish in H1 2027.

Sheyna brings a strong track record of driving growth and delivering results in the Financial Lines segment.

Berjaya Sompo taps Sheyna Marie Janz as head of liability

October 1 2026

She joins the Malaysian insurer after nearly nine years at AIG Malaysia.

Don Charnsupharindr as our Chief Partnership Distribution Officer at Prudential Singapore,

Prudential Singapore appoints Don Charnsupharindr as chief partnership distribution officer

October 1 2026

He most recently served as the business's chief commercial officer in Thailand.