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HSBC global insurance CEO Moncreiffe to exit amid Asia business overhaul — report

August 13 2026

Neither HSBC nor Edward Moncreiffe has officially confirmed the exit.

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Singapore life new business premiums rise 28.1% in Q2

August 13 2026

IP and rider new business jumped after April rule changes, while H1 maturity payouts increased sharply

Karen Tan, Swiss Re's chief underwriter for life & health, in front of Singapore skyline.

Swiss Re names Karen Tan chief underwriter for L&H Re

August 10 2026

The Singapore-based executive has held several senior positions, including head of life and health products, Asia and chief risk officer for Asia Pacific.

Marsh expands Asia renewable energy team with three new members.

Marsh adds three to Asia renewable energy team

August 10 2026

Sze and Yong join as assistant vice presidents, while Lim was named risk associate

Stara Low, head of growth at Aon, in Singapore with city skyline background.

Aon names Stara Low as head of growth, health solutions in Singapore

August 7 2026

Low joins from WTW amid a string of health solutions hires at Aon Singapore.

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Canada Life Re opens Singapore regional office, names Wil Chong CEO of Asia Pacific

August 7 2026

The capital relief specialist formalises its Asia Pacific presence with a standing local entity.

UOB and Allianz Global Investors executives announce ASEAN wealth push acquisition.

AllianzGI to acquire UOB Asset Management in S$555m ASEAN wealth push

August 6 2026

The deal covers UOBAM’s franchise across eight Asian markets: Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam

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Ascend Asia opens Singapore wealth centre

August 6 2026

The move marks the latest expansion by Ascend Asia following a recent insurance distribution partnership with FWD.

Nicholas Tan and Daniel Teoh, leaders in Singapore's health and benefits, at WTW.

WTW names Nicholas Tan and Daniel Teoh as Health & Benefits leaders in Singapore

August 4 2026

Tan joins from Lockton, where he served as VP of new business, while Teoh was previously regional analytics lead at Aon.

Prantika Sengupta, appointed as director of marine claims at Tysers in Singapore.

Tysers appoints Prantika Sengupta as director of marine claims in Singapore

August 4 2026

The appointment follows the recent hires of Marlena Truszczynska as head of shipping claims and William Furness-Smith as Singapore CEO.

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