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Luxury has traditionally been seen as something exclusive, but that definition is changing, according to Mercedes-Benz US CMO Melody Lee. “In the past, there’s been a certain inaccessibility to luxury,” she tells Marketing Week. That’s something she believes is changing with new generations and more diverse communities coming into the luxury market. For Mercedes-Benz, it’s absolutely essential that these new luxury consumers see themselves represented by the brand. “It’s not about being woke or being perceived a certain way, it’s about business strategy and business growth for Mercedes in the United States,” she says. The vast majority of population growth within the…

AUB Group’s profit rises 31% after ‘pivotal’ 2025 August 26 2025 by Aidan Gregory Australian broker AUB Group said it made a net profit of AU$180.1 million (US$116.7 million) in 2025, up by 31.4% from 2024, as it reported its 2025 financial results on Tuesday.Shares in AUB Group r… To continue reading the full article and get full access to the InsuranceAsia News platform, please enquire about a subscription. Your company may already have a corporate license in place. Already a Subscriber? Please Login Join the mailing list Designed to help you stay ahead, our daily newsletter provides a round-up…

Aon Re hands Lin Mun Lee client manager role in Malaysia August 26 2025 by Andrew Mullen Lin Mun Lee has rejoined Aon reinsurance solutions as a director responsible for client management in Malaysia, according to a post from Aon reinsurance Malaysia CEO Wei Hue Yann.Lee (pictured) previ… To continue reading the full article and get full access to the InsuranceAsia News platform, please enquire about a subscription. Your company may already have a corporate license in place. Already a Subscriber? Please Login Join the mailing list Designed to help you stay ahead, our daily newsletter provides a round-up of…

QBE taps veteran Stephen Geisler to succeed Ronak Shah; Marsh’s Ross Bethell for head of partnerships August 26 2025 by Roshan Nambiar In two senior appointments to its Asia executive team, QBE has named Stephen Geisler as chief executive for South Asia and Ross Bethell as head of partnerships for its Asia business, according to a pr… To continue reading the full article and get full access to the InsuranceAsia News platform, please enquire about a subscription. Your company may already have a corporate license in place. Already a Subscriber? Please Login MORE FROM: People Amid breakout year, Willis supercharges…

Facebook Tweet Email Link Seoul, South Korea  —  The island of Jeju, often referred to as the “Hawaii of South Korea,” has issued a multi-language guide warning international visitors to behave following a string of viral tourist incidents and cases of disorderly conduct. Last year, more than 13 million people were lured to the island, famed for its sparkling blue waters, green tea fields and snow-covered shield volcano, Halla-san. In fact, Seoul to Jeju is now the world’s busiest flight path, with more than 13 million passengers making the 1 hour and 15 minute trip between the island and South…

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire: as enhanced EV risks rise, insurers urged to find ‘viable solutions’ with demand set to grow August 26 2025 by Jon Guy As underwriters prepare to head to Singapore for the International Union of Marine Insurance’s (IUMI) annual conference next month, the organisation is set to use the event to launch a paper exploring… To continue reading the full article and get full access to the InsuranceAsia News platform, please enquire about a subscription. Your company may already have a corporate license in place. Already a Subscriber? Please Login Join the mailing list Designed to…

Korea’s Lotte Insurance in regulatory crosshairs: reports August 25 2025 by InsuranceAsia News Korean insurer Lotte Insurance has received a series of «management notices» from the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS),  pointing out that its overall risk management system was not functioning pro… To continue reading the full article and get full access to the InsuranceAsia News platform, please enquire about a subscription. Your company may already have a corporate license in place. Already a Subscriber? Please Login Join the mailing list Designed to help you stay ahead, our daily newsletter provides a round-up of the latest news and insights, delivered…

Cat bond issuance boom powers record ILS capacity increase: AM Best August 25 2025 by Aidan Gregory Capacity in the ILS market is expected to reach a record high by the end of 2025 following a continuation of the strong issuance volumes in the first half of this year, according to AM Best.In a repo… To continue reading the full article and get full access to the InsuranceAsia News platform, please enquire about a subscription. Your company may already have a corporate license in place. Already a Subscriber? Please Login Join the mailing list Designed to help you stay ahead,…

Vietnam braces for Typhoon Kajiki, but losses set to be less then Yagi August 25 2025 by Roshan Nambiar Typhoon Kajiki, which is set to make landfall on Monday in north-central Vietnam, is expected to result in limited insured losses, according to PVI Insurance chairman Duong Thanh Danh.»Central Vietna… To continue reading the full article and get full access to the InsuranceAsia News platform, please enquire about a subscription. Your company may already have a corporate license in place. Already a Subscriber? Please Login MORE FROM: Windstorm Vietnamese (re)insurers brace for Typhoon Wipha, Hong Kong facing US$255m bill Heavy rainfall…

Now in its 11th year, the Festival of Marketing returns to London with a line-up of global marketing leaders, including Les Binet and Dr Grace Kite, who will tackle the industry’s biggest challenges. Les Binet and Dr Grace Kite Marketing Week’s Festival of Marketing returns to London on 2 October for its 11th year, bringing together leading voices on advertising effectiveness. Les Binet and Dr Grace Kite will lead the agenda, sharing how marketers can build brands in a fragmented media landscape where capturing consumer attention is increasingly difficult. Binet is a global authority on marketing effectiveness. For nearly 40…