Strategy

Echo Re opens first India office with GIFT City branch

March 16 2026

The Zurich-based reinsurer, which has operated in India for more than a decade, gains a local base in the special economic zone.

Marsh, Apollo launch autonomous vehicle insurance programme for Uber

March 16 2026

The new facility offers dedicated underwriting capacity and streamlined cover for Uber’s autonomous vehicle partners worldwide.

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PCIC, Germany aid agency to pilot mangrove parametric insurance solution

March 12 2026

The pilot will first run in the Philippines' Northern Samar and Southern Leyte regions.

Warburg Pincus considers exit from Southeast Asian digital insurer Oona — Report

March 12 2026

The PE firm is said to be considering strategic options for Oona, just over three years after the firm was established through a US$350m equity commitment.

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Jack Jiang appointed to newly created chief commercial officer role at Chubb Life

March 12 2026

He joins from AIA China, where he most recently served as deputy general manager and general manager of its Guangdong branch.

HDFC ERGO names Parthanil Ghosh as chief executive officer

March 12 2026

He has been with the insurer since 2016, most recently serving as executive director.

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Allianz, Sun Life consider bids for HSBC Singapore life insurance unit — Report

March 12 2026

HSBC's Singapore unit appears to be drawing interest from multiple regional and global insurers with potential offers expected in coming weeks.

Wilton Kee as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Manulife Hong Kong and Macau

Manulife names Wilton Kee deputy CEO for Hong Kong and Macau

March 12 2026

He has been with the company since 2013, and will maintain his role as CFO alongside his expanded responsibilities.

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MS&AD announces key leadership appointments, with MSIG Asia CEO Philippi named chief strategy officer for international business

March 12 2026

Philippi maintains his MSIG Asia CEO role and has been named chief strategy officer alongside Keisuke Ema, with Norihiro Tanaka succeeding Tetsuya Adachi as chairman of MSIG Asia.