Insurance
Jeslyn Tan grabs SRA Executive Director title
                                                                                 
                    
                    
  She was the President of the Singapore Insurance Institute from 2020 to 2023.
                
                                
            Jeslyn Tan grabs SRA Executive Director title
                                                                                                                 
                            
                            
  She was the President of the Singapore Insurance Institute from 2020 to 2023.
                        
                                                
                        
    
                    Japan sends out probe on insurers post-forgery allegations
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  The on-site inspections aim to seek other issues related to the protection of policyholders.
                    
                                        
                    
                Former Canopius underwriter moves to Sompo International
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  She will be based in Singapore and report to Paul O’Neill.
                    
                                        
                    
                PolicyStreet, foodpanda Malaysia crank up rider protection
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  This comes as an addition to their on-the-job insurance plans, which offers 24-hour accident coverage.
                    
                                        
                    
                Labuan and Bermuda financial regulators darken ink on collaboration
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  The Labuan FSA and Bermuda central bank target to bolster the insurance market and digitalisation efforts.
                    
                                        
                    
                International Union of Marine Insurance release advice on proper handling of EVs
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  The report is to advise on early fire detection and quick solutions.
                    
                                        
                    
                Gallagher Australia swoops former Marsh ESG leader
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  She will oversee climate change-related risks and consulting.
                    
                                        
                    
                Singlife revamps investment platform to GROW
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  The platform was previously Navigator Investment Services.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hong Kong’s insurance premium falls 1.4% YoY in first semester
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  The whole life, critical illness, and general insurance markets each saw increases.
                    
                                        
                    
                Ping An Life, P&C segments saw rise in 1H 2023 performance
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  The group’s operating profit reached RMB82.0b.
                    
                                        
                    
                APAC to lead microinsurance market – report
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  Globally, the segment’s CAGR is forecast to rise 6.2% by 2031.
                    
                                        
                    
                FWD Singapore enters HNW insurance market
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  Jason Tsui has been selected as Chief High-Net-Worth Officer to spearhead the segment.
                    
                                        
                    
                Howden ramps up Singapore marine team
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  The insurance brokerage firm appointed Bozidar Ljubisavljevic as the Executive Director.
                    
                                        
                    
                HSBC Life Singapore unveils new CEO
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  Harpreet Bindra will oversee the company’s business strategy in Singapore.
                    
                                        
                    
                FWD Group’s new business value jumps 22% YoY in first half
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  The six months to June accumulated $482m in new business value.
                    
                                        
                    
                MAS-licenced MoneyOwl to wind down financial advisory business
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  The company found that its advisory business is not financially viable.
                    
                                        
                    
                Australia assures FIs with new corporate plan amidst surfacing risks
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  This is to assure the stability of insurers, banks, and superannuation sectors.