Parametric insurance must simplify to boost public sector adoption: Seadrif’s Benedikt Singer

Amid breakout year, Willis supercharges Japan team as broker eyes a bigger piece of the pie

Head of Japan Roy Nakazawa tells InsuranceNews Asia about hiring 22 professionals this year across risk and analytics, facultative reinsurance, marine lines as well as business development, large accounts and claims functions.

US tariffs haven’t really landed on P&I, West’s David Griffiths says, as China’s influence grows

Singapore-based senior manager of underwriting also discusses China’s influence on the maritime industry, environmental regulations impacting Asian shipping, and the growing systemic problem of the shadow fleet.

Crawford eyes India, China potential amid regional consolidation drive: Scott Reichelt

Asia president also tells InsuranceAsia News about the appointment of Tony Chapman as head of global technical services in Asia, the importance of training younger talent, and new nat cat trend events in unexpected locations.

Australian MGA Blue Zebra eyes commercial lines expansion, earning its stripes overseas

Managing director Colin Fagen tells InsuranceAsia News about plans to expand into liability, management liability, marine and professional indemnity, and to also license its proprietary platform to MGAs and insurers overseas.