Single premium sales jumped 36.5%, while banks remained the largest distribution channel for new business, accounting for S$593m (US$466m) of weighted premiums.
As demand for CCS insurance solutions grows across APAC, Willis has introduced a tailored CCS offering, positioned to aid the region's decarbonisation.
Specialty (re)insurer's fifth global unit will integrate data, analytics and risk engineering to help clients address exposures such as climate, cyber and supply chain disruption.
Matsumoto, who most recently led facultative property Japan and held regional underwriting and portfolio steering responsibilities across APAC, has taken on the regional leadership role.
Three policies have been issued to Hoger Offshore and Marine, Vedanta Sterlite Copper and Balrampur Chini Mills, indicating early uptake by industrial and shipping‑linked corporates.