All articles by Shivam Mishra

Shivam Mishra

HSBC Life sees Asia’s affluent and Greater Bay Area retirees as growth catalysts 

HSBC global insurance CEO Edward Moncreiffe highlighted the region’s rapid wealth creation and low social insurance levels as significant factors.

Agile establishes new unit in New Zealand to bolster presence in Pacific region  

The move is expected to enhance the company’s ability to service New Zealand business across various lines.

Aviva India accused of evading taxes and breaching commission regulations 

The Directorate General of GST Intelligence has issued a notice to Aviva, alleging the company used fake invoices and covert cash payments to circumvent rules. 

BMS Group appoints new head of mining practice  

Based in London, Spencer Pearce will oversee the expansion of the company’s mining practice into new territories.  

PCF Insurance Services takes over Kentucky Health Solutions’ insurance operations  

Lexington, Kentucky-based Kentucky Health Solutions’ portfolio includes health and life insurance coverage solutions. 

Zurich partners with GXBank to launch cyber insurance in Malaysia 

Cyber Fraud Protect provides coverage for unauthorised electronic transfers from bank accounts, e-wallets and cards.  

South African insurer Santam planning to expand into Asia 

The insurer’s expansion into Asia is driven by the region’s promising economic projections and efforts to diversify.  

JMG Group bolsters operations with C P Bennet acquisition 

The acquired company is a personal and commercial lines insurance broker based in Bridlington, Yorkshire, UK. 

UK finance regulator to investigate pure protection insurance sales 

The sector, which paid out around £4bn ($5.27bn) in claims in 2022, is under scrutiny to ensure that consumers are receiving good outcomes. 

Euclid Transactional launches Asia-Pacific branch 

The new Asia-Pacific (APAC) branch, led by head of APAC Alice Ho, is based in Singapore.