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McDonald’s has been facing difficult times in the UK, with the global CEO commenting it will “take time” to return to “sustained positive performance” earlier this month. Source: Shutterstock McDonald’s UK CEO, Alistair Macrow, is stepping down from his role next month, amid challenging times for the fast food giant in the UK. Macrow took over as UK and Ireland CEO in 2021 from his previous role as global CMO. He will be succeeded by US executive Lauren Schultz, who also spent time in marketing at the business. The business says Macrow is stepping down to “pursue other UK-based opportunities…

Facebook Tweet Email Link Drawn by sunshine or a lower cost of living, a growing number of Americans are choosing to live their golden years outside the US, in the hope that it will better suit their financial or lifestyle needs and wants. While official numbers aren’t available, companies and organizations that specialize in assisting people move abroad have seen a massive post-election uptick in traffic and enquiries over the last few months — anecdotal evidence, some say, suggesting a “momentum, a movement taking shape” among Americans, including many retirees, seriously considering (or already undertaking) a permanent move abroad. “I…

InsuranceAsia News wraps up the people moves from the insurance industry in Asia this week. 1. Zurich Insurance names new CFO for Japan P&C Regina Wiedmann has been promoted to Zurich Insurance’s new chief financial officer for property and casualty in Japan. Wiedmann (pictured) most recently served as Zurich’s Singapore CFO and finance business partner for commercial insurance in Asia, positions she held since September 2021. She has been with Zurich for over 12 years in Zurich, Tokyo, Sydney and Kuala Lumpur. Wiedmann began her career in 2013 as a business analyst for Zurich Insurance in Zurich. Read the full story here. 2.…

Global expansion ‘credit positive’ for Asia’s reinsurers: AM Best August 22 2025 by Aidan Gregory Global expansion has become an increasingly important source of growth for Asian reinsurers in recent years as they seek to diversify beyond their home region, according to AM Best.In a report on Fri… 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…

For many B2B firms hiring a CMO is the final piece of the puzzle. It is not uncommon for many businesses to have a chief revenue officer heading up sales and marketing together rather than a dedicated marketing lead. B2B asset management firm Waystone was one such business. After a period of rapid growth, as well as several mergers and acquisitions, the company has greatly expanded its offering from when it was founded 20 years ago. The appointment of Jamie Moran as its first CMO in July, then, represents a shift for the business from growing via mergers and acquisitions…

Regina Wiedmann promoted to Zurich Insurance’s CFO for Japan P&C August 22 2025 by Roshan Nambiar Regina Wiedmann has been promoted to Zurich Insurance’s new chief financial officer for property and casualty in Japan, she said in a LinkedIn post. Wiedmann (pictured) most recently served as Zurich… 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…

Japan to create new insurance regulator to strengthen oversight: reports August 22 2025 by Mithun Varkey Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) will set up a new insurance regulator to strengthen oversight of the industry, according to local media reports, following a series of scandals.The restructuri… 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…

Berkley names Kenneth Cheong as deputy head of marine for Asia August 22 2025 by Joana Nguyen Berkley Insurance Asia has appointed Kenneth Cheong as deputy head of marine for Asia, effective from September 1, according to a LinkedIn post from the (re)insurer.With over 25 years of experience i… 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…

Illustration: Uli Knörzer for BloombergChina’s dealmaking king talks about US-China relations, how he survived the Cultural Revolution, and his view of Hong Kong’s National Security Law.August 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM EDTWeijian Shan’s life has been one of extraordinary contrasts, from doing hard labor during China’s Cultural Revolution to becoming one of Hong Kong’s most prominent financiers.Shan was 4 years old when the Communists’ Great Leap Forward led to famine, and 12 when Mao Zedong’s crusade against the supposed frivolity of education ended his schooling. He witnessed extreme violence and was separated from his parents at 15, when he was…

Opinion: A bruising year lies ahead for APAC’s underwriters August 22 2025 by Marcus Alcock Who’d be an underwriter, eh? For a brief while, the sun comes out, you bag your spot at the beach, order a restorative Campari & Soda, and life seems good. But what’s this? The tang of iodine in t… 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…