Insurance
HDI Global gets new SG branch managing director
                                                                                 
                    
                    
  Alex Tarantino will take the role of managing director for the SG office, whilst Andrew Cochrane will take over his current role.
                
                                
            HDI Global gets new SG branch managing director
                                                                                                                 
                            
                            
  Alex Tarantino will take the role of managing director for the SG office, whilst Andrew Cochrane will take over his current role.
                        
                                                
                        
    
                    Sun Life HK partners with university to bolster finance skills
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  It aims to boost the skills of professionals in wealth management, insurance, and financial planning.
                    
                                        
                    
                Miller welcomes new head of reinsurance and capital
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  Amidst the company’s expansion, Shaun Sinniah will spearhead new approaches and strategic advisory.
                    
                                        
                    
                Malaysian businesses most concerned about interruption from increased storms and floods: Allianz
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  The Allianz Risk Barometer 2024 revealed that risks of cyber attacks, natural calamities, and fires are the top concerns of Malaysian businesses.
                    
                                        
                    
                Tokio Marine sells stake in Arabian insurance
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  Tokio Marine will sell about 6% of its shares to Alinma Bank.
                    
                                        
                    
                India set for expansion in 2023, premiums to swell in the next 10 years
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  Despite an upward forecast, the sector still faces an average of $8b annual economic loss from natcat.
                    
                                        
                    
                Bridge Specialty International acquires Singaporean insurance brokerage business
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  The transaction is expected to finish in the first quarter of 2024.
                    
                                        
                    
                S’pore-based Igloo expands Weather Index Insurance coverage in Vietnam
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  The insurance will be integrated with Mobifone's agricultural application, MobiAgri.
                    
                                        
                    
                Prudential unveils new CEO of Health business
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  Arjan Toor will replace Andrew Wong, and will begin his new role on 1 February.
                    
                                        
                    
                Economic slowdown challenges insurance underwriting; emerging markets show promise
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  Swiss Re Institute analyst underscored that real premium growth in emerging markets, including China, outpaces the more advanced economies.
                    
                                        
                    
                South Korea’s insurers register better capital adequacy ratio Q3’23
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  FSS promises the industry to help maintain sufficient capital buffers amid volatile and uncertain financial market conditions.
                    
                                        
                    
                Roojai acquires Indonesian insurer, Lifepal
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  The collaboration aims to enhance product offerings and both online and offline distribution channels.
                    
                                        
                    
                China’s insurer’s financing needs skyrocket to $29.7b: Report
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  Stricter solvency rules imposed in 2021 led to a decline in solvency indicators under the new regulations.
                    
                                        
                    
                LIAJ Chair shares three pillars the industry will focus on this 2024
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  The chair also hopes to improve the industry through changes in life insurance tax deductions and financial regulations.
                    
                                        
                    
                APRA retires two Prudential Practice Guides
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  Current risk management expectations, including areas covered by GPG 250 and LPG 250, are already tackled in Prudential Standard CPS 220 Risk...
                    
                                        
                    
                Stable investment income shields HLIA against market volatility, driving fiscal optimism
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  The insurer carries a strong balance sheet, operating performance, limited profile, and appropriate risk management.
                    
                                        
                    
                HKIA rules face 2024 overhaul, await legislative approval
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  There are four draft rules covered in the second round of consultation.
                    
                                        
                    
                 
            	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
						 
				 
								 
								 
								 
																					
											
																			 
																					
											
																			 
																					
											
																			 
																					
											
																			 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                