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Lockton adds Jamie He to Asia-Pacific transaction liability team

May 4 2026

He will have a focus on supporting North Asia clients with cross-border transactions.

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Labuan captive premiums rise 7.2% to US$726m in 2025

April 30 2026

Labuan attracted 10 new captive entrants, with overall insurance premiums in the hub rising 5.8% to US$2.5bn.

Descartes Underwriting names first CSO as MGA targets US$500m in premiums within three years

April 29 2026

Jean Hermelin joins from Oliver Wyman to lead group strategy and drive growth across Descartes' expanding international footprint.

Zurich appoints Amit Kalra to lead new Global Capability Center in India

Zurich taps Amit Kalra to lead new Global Capability Centre in India

April 29 2026

The new appointment aligns with the rollout of the company's AI-focused centre in the country.

AI set to reshape insurance, but most carriers lag on readiness — AM Best survey

April 29 2026

Most insurers expect AI to transform the industry within three years, but adoption remains uneven amid data, governance, and integration challenges.

Howden welcomes Kyle Chan as senior director, M&A Asia

April 28 2026

A lawyer by profession, Chan brings nearly two decades of legal experience across APAC and the Middle East.

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Raymond Ong named new chief executive officer of Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore

April 28 2026

He was Etiqa Insurance Singapore's CEO for more than five years prior to his latest appointment.

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Singapore insurance trust drops as life and general sectors see broad declines in 2025

April 28 2026

ICCSC warns that gaps in service delivery, particularly in claims handling and communication, are eroding customer confidence across the sector.

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AIA Singapore, INSEAD roll out executive training for agency leaders

April 27 2026

The on-campus programme, which offers a co-branded AIA-INSEAD certification for graduates, focuses on strategic leadership, business planning, sales productivity, and the development of scalable agency...

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ICA calls for 'urgent' government funding to boost local flood defences

April 27 2026

The Council proposes a 10-year A$30.15bn (US$21.50bn) Flood Defence Fund targeting 24 east-coast catchments covering 1.2 million at-risk properties, among other priorities.