Aon names Dando to lead GBC broking
The appointment takes effect on 1 July with Dando reporting to Helene Madell. Aon plc appointed Steve Dando as Chief Broking Officer for Aon’s Global Broking Centre, the firm’s wholesale…
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Legal liability insurers beat casualty market
The specialist group outperformed commercial casualty in 8 of the past 10 years. Legal professional liability insurers have seen a significant increase in policyholders’ surplus over the last five years,…
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Aditya Birla Sun Life launches Anmol Akshaya
The plan combines long-term savings with life insurance protection. Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Limited (ABSLI) has launched ABSLI Anmol Akshaya, a participating life insurance plan that combines long-term…
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Taiwan life recovery slows as reforms bite
CreditSights said tighter rules weakened demand for savings-type policies. Taiwan’s life insurance market is showing signs of a slow recovery following a 38% drop in total premium income from its…
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Income Insurance names DBS veteran Lim Sim Seng as chairman
The board shake-up takes effect 1 July as the firm advances governance reset. Income Insurance Limited has appointed Lim Sim Seng as chairman of its board of directors, effective 1…
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Singapore insurers expand beyond protection into wealth planning
Only 41% of consumers own life insurance. Singapore insurers are broadening their focus beyond traditional protection products as customers increasingly seek help with wealth accumulation, retirement income, and legacy planning.…
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Hong Kong AI cohort grows amidst governance pressure
Stephen Yiu said insurers are showing stronger ownership in strategy selection. Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority (IA) has added three insurers to its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cohort Programme, bringing the total…
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Why Taiwan insurance trails Asia’s high-growth markets
Life premiums reached $65.1b in 2025 with private savings still central to demand. Taiwan’s insurance market remains one of Asia’s most developed, with insurance premiums equal to about 10% of…
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India construction insurance tightens amidst disaster risks
Large developments face regular natural hazards, including floods and earthquakes. Demand for construction insurance is rising across India as the sector expands, but insurers are tightening scrutiny on natural disasters,…
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Zurich Hong Kong backs robot micro-insurance
YAS customers will get scenario-based protection for insured robot incidents. Zurich Insurance (Hong Kong) has partnered with YAS Insurance to offer embedded micro-insurance for robots, as both companies seek to…
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