Insurance
Allianz Partners Appoints Carsten Staat as Regional Managing Director for Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa
SINGAPORE, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Allianz Partners, a world leader in B2B2C insurance and assistance, today announced the appointment of Carsten Staat as Regional Managing Director for Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APAC & MEA), effective 1 August 2026. Carsten will report to Jacob Fue...
Duck Creek Acquires Send, Creating the Industry's Only Agentic Underwriting-to-Core Platform
Acquisition unites Duck Creek's intelligent core and Agentic AI Platform with
Send's AI-native orchestration engine to redefine end-to-end underwriting for
commercial, specialty, and London Market insurers
BOSTON, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Duck Creek Technologies
Markel appoints Grant Smith to Director of Marine Transportation
LONDON, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Insurance, the insurance operation
within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), today announced the appointment of Grant
Smith as Director of Marine Transportation at Markel International.
Bowtie Becomes a "Centaur" From Zero to US$100 Million ARR In 7 Years
A milestone roughly 7 times rarer than a "Unicorn" — reached by Hong Kong's first virtual insurer HONG KONG, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bowtie, Hong Kong's first virtual insurer[1], today announced it has crossed US$100 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)[2] — reaching the global technol...
Traveloka Launches 7.7 Epic Sale in Thailand: Up to 7,777 THB Off Flights and Up to 50% Off Hotels and Travel Activities
BANGKOK, July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Traveloka, Southeast Asia's all-in-one travel tech platform, today launched its 7.7 Epic Sale, a region-wide campaign running 6 to 10 July 2026. The annual double-date sale offers travellers discounts across flights, hotels and activities, with the biggest sa...
MSIG USA Supports Innovative DEG Fund to Expand Sustainable Investment Across Developing Markets
NEW YORK, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MSIG USA today announced its participation in an innovative investment structure with DEG, one of the leading private-sector development finance institutions and a subsidiary of KfW Group, designed to finance and mobilize further private capital for sustaina...
Hong Kong Life Receives the Certifications of "Hong Kong Registration - Silver-Friendly Financial Products" Presented by Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency for Multiple Outstanding Insurance Products
HONG KONG, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong Life Insurance Company Limited ("Hong Kong Life") has been awarded the "Hong Kong Registration – Silver-Friendly Financial Products" certification presented by Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency ("HKQAA") for its outstanding insurance products. Th...
Yiren Digital Announces New $20 Million Share Repurchase Program
BEIJING, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yiren Digital Ltd. (NYSE: YRD) ("Yiren Digital" or the "Company"), a leadingfintech company specializing in digital consumer lending, insurance and financial technology innovation across China and global markets, today announced that its board of directors ha...
Markel International appoints Bhavik Desai as Managing Director, PFR & Cyber
LONDON, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Insurance, the insurance operation
within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced the appointment of Bhavik
Desai as Managing Director – PFR & Cyber within its London Market business.
Wealth Accelerator (Premier) Multi-Currency Insurance Plan Enabling Superior Legacy Planning Features Rare-in-Market Edges and Receives Numerous Professional Recognitions
HONG KONG, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Wealth Accelerator Multi-Currency Series, the flagship product of Hong Kong Life Insurance Limited ("Hong Kong Life"), has been well received by the market and customers for its superior flexibility in wealth inheritance and currency conversion capabilitie...
Allianz Global Insurance Report 2026: The Future of Insurance in a Fragmenting World
* World: Global premium pool expanded by +7.1% in 2025 – an increase of EUR456bn * Singapore: Strong growth of +10.7% – due to double-digit growth in life and health insurance * Outlook: Private protection remains a structurally growing need ensuring solid global growth of +5.3% per year ov...
Health In Tech Added to Membership of Russell Microcap® Index
STUART, Fla., June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Health In Tech, Inc. (Nasdaq: HIT) ("Health In Tech" or the "Company") was added as a member of the Russell Microcap® Index, effective when the U.S. market opens on June 29, 2026, as part of the 2026 Russell U.S. indexes reconstitution. The June Russ...
Ping An Ranks No. 26 on Forbes 2026 Global 2000 List, No. 2 Among Global Insurers
HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, June 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. ("Ping An", the "Company" or the "Group"; HKEX: 2318; SSE: 601318) ranked No. 26 on Forbes' 2026 Global 2000 list, rising one place from 2025. Among the 113 global insurance companies on the li...
Sun Life Celebrates 18 Wins at the Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institution Awards 2026
A three-pronged strategy spanning high-net-worth, retirement planning and digital innovation has driven sustainable growth, reinforcing market leadership and strong competitiveness HONG KONG, June 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life Hong Kong has won 18 awards at the Bloomberg Businessweek Financi...
AXA Wins 7 Accolades at Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institutions Awards 2026
Retains Consecutive Insurance Company of the Year Award HONG KONG, June 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA Hong Kong and Macau ("AXA") is proud to announce that it has received 7 accolades at the Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institutions Awards 2026. The recognitions include the prestigious "Insu...
These Are Australia's Best Workplaces in Finance and Insurance
SYDNEY, June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Place To Work® today released the
inauguralBest Workplaces in Finance & Insurance
Cheche Group Launches "Cheche Score," a Proprietary AI-Powered Dynamic Pricing Model
BEIJING, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheche Group Inc.
Ping An Good Doctor CEO He Mingke Speaks At 2026 Summer Davos: China Is Entering Its Own "Longevity Era"
HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. ("Ping An" or the "Group"; HKEX: 2318/82318; SSE: 601318) attended the World Economic Forum's 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as Summer Davos 2026, convened at the Dalian I...
Cheche Group Launches "ABAO Agent," an AI-Powered Intelligent Underwriting Solution
BEIJING, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheche Group Inc.
LUMIQ Raises Strategic Funding to Become the AI Decision Layer for Financial Services
While most AI in financial services remains advisory, LUMIQ has built the layer that owns the decision — autonomous, auditable AI agents making regulated calls in production at leading banks, insurers, and capital markets firms. Today, LUMIQ serves clients across India, the United States, and Sou...
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