Asia

Stacks of gold coins surround a Bitcoin coin against a black background.

Bitcoin life insurer Meanwhile raises US$37.5m for global HNW push

October 12 2026

The Bermuda insurer, backed by OpenAI’s Sam Altman, has now raised more than US$180m as demand for its policies rises in Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

Industrial building engulfed in thick black smoke and flames as red fire trucks respond.

Business interruption claims rise 30% annually as fire and nat cat drive losses – Allianz

October 9 2026

Concentrated production, supply chain risks, and reliance on third-party technology are increasing the severity of BI losses.

Eastspring investments gets a new risk officer

Eastspring Investments names Pierre-Julien Jandrain new chief risk officer

October 9 2026

He joined the asset manager in 2022 and was most recently head of investment risk and performance.

Manulife Announces Asia Technology Leadership Appointment

Manulife promotes Andy Bruce to Asia chief information officer

October 8 2026

He has been with the insurer since 2024, serving as CIO for Hong Kong and Macau.

Portrait of an unnamed APAC chief wearing glasses, set against a city skyline and illuminated bridge.

Generali puts China and India at the centre of its next APAC growth push

October 7 2026

APAC chief Rob Leonardi looks to turn a 27.8% jump in premiums into a bigger earnings base.

Leah Ng as Managing Director, Group Head of Bancassurance and Partnerships at Great Eastern.

Great Eastern taps Leah Ng to lead bancassurance and partnerships

October 5 2026

Her two-decade-long career spans senior leadership roles at Manulife, HSBC Life and Swiss Life.

FWD Vietnam strikes bancassurance partnership with BVBank

October 5 2026

The deal strengthens FWD's bancassurance footprint as the insurer continues to expand distribution partnerships across Asia.

Asahi Life eyes Vietnam expansion with 1,000-strong sales staff

Asahi Life eyes 1,000-strong sales team in Vietnam, new health products as MVI Life takeover nears

October 2 2026

The insurer is also planning to fund further domestic and overseas growth, including acquisitions, through FY2030.

Chaucer Group appointment of fac underwriter

Chaucer hires Victoria Tan for property underwriting in Singapore

October 1 2026

Tan joins with a career spanning Asia and the US as the China Re-owned (re)insurer expands its property offering.

Aon Announces Leadership Appointments to Accelerate Growth of Japan Global Solutions

Aon appoints Naoki Kido, Yuki Tanemura to Japan Global Solutions leadership

October 1 2026

Both executives bring decades of experience serving multinational clients in Japan.

AXA XL appoints Dr. Thomas Götting as Chief Client & Distribution Officer for APAC & Europe

AXA XL appoints Thomas Götting as client and distribution officer for APAC and Europe

October 1 2026

His mandate includes strengthening broker partnerships and supporting the insurer's targeted expansion in specialty and mid-market segments.

Igloo, DANA put parametric rain protection in Indonesian wallets

Igloo rolls out parametric rain protection for consumers in Indonesia

September 29 2026

The cover, sold through Indonesian e-wallet DANA for IDR500 (US$0.03), pays out when rainfall at the user's location reaches 2.5mm.

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