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Australia MGA Agile hires Liz Geden as senior liability underwriter April 2 2025 by Joana Nguyen Australia MGA Agile has named Liz Geden as its new senior liability underwriter, according to a LinkedIn update.Auckland-based Geden (pictured) has over two decades of experience in liability insuran… 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…
Monster Hunter Wilds has sold 10 million copies across platforms, Capcom announced Monday. The action-RPG achieved the sales milestone in a month after it launched on February 28. The game has now also set the first-month sales record for Capcom, the company said. Monster Hunter Wilds’ launch exceeded expectations as the game sold over eight million copies in just three days to become Capcom’s fastest-selling title in history. Monster Hunter Wilds Sells 10 Million UnitsCapcom announced Monster Hunter Wilds’ latest sales milestone in a press release Monday, confirming the game had broken the company’s first-month sales record “by combining the series’…
Allianz Commercial Australia promotes John Whealans to head of broker partnerships April 2 2025 by Joana Nguyen Allianz Commercial Australia has promoted John Whealans to head of broker partnerships, according to a LinkedIn update.Since joining Allianz in 2020, Sydney-based Whealans (pictured) has held several… 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…
Amazfit Bip 6 was launched in the US on Monday. The smartwatch comes with a 1.97-inch AMOLED screen, Bluetooth calling, and health monitoring features like heart rate, sleep, blood-oxygen and stress trackers. The smart wearable also supports GPS tracking with offline, downloadable maps. It comes with several preset sport modes including walking, running, cycling, outdoor and combat sports and more. The Amazfit Bip 6 is said to offer a battery life of up to 14 days with regular use and up to 26 days in battery-saving mode.Amazfit Bip 6 Price, AvailabilityAmazfit Bip 6 price in the US is set at $79.99 (roughly…
Asus has teased its next-gen ROG Ally handheld gaming console with multiple hardware upgrades, days ahead of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 showcase. The Taiwanese firm announced the Asus ROG Ally on this day in 2023, and a mid-cycle refresh was announced last year. According to a recent report, the company is working on an Xbox-branded handheld that would combine Windows and Xbox experiences, feature a user interface (UI) inspired by Microsoft’s consoles, and launch later this year.Asus Teases Hardware Upgrades on Next-Gen ROG Ally ConsoleIn a video posted on X (formerly Twitter), we can see Asus’ «robot friend» Omni…
Gallagher expands in Australia with Tresidder acquisition April 2 2025 by Andrew Mullen Gallagher has announced the acquisition of Australia-based Tresidder Insurance Brokers, which has joined the global broker’s specialty broking division, effective from April 1.Terms of the transactio… 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 straight to your…
Amazon introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) agent on Monday that can perform various browser-based tasks. Dubbed the Amazon Nova Act, the AI agent is powered by the tech giant’s foundation Nova family of AI models. These are first-party models the company claims will offer “frontier intelligence and industry leading price performance.” Nova Act is currently available as a software development kit (SDK) and, alongside the AI models, is available to users in the US. Notably, the AI agent is currently available as a research preview.Amazon Introdues A Browser-Based AI AgentIn a newsroom post, the Seattle-based e-commerce giant announced the expansion…
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) revoked crypto-related restrictions that were levied on banks during former President Joe Biden’s administration. The FDIC has announced that financial institutions under its oversight no longer need prior approval to dabble in crypto-related activities. The CFTC, on the other hand, stated that crypto derivatives will be regulated the same way other derivative products are regulated in the US. Through these developments, the US authorities aim to encourage traditional financial institutes to explore crypto use-cases.Under President Donald Trump, the US is taking a pro-crypto approach. The US…
Greenland’s melting glaciers have exposed 1,620 kilometers of previously ice-covered coastline in the last 20 years. Arctic marine-terminating glaciers have significantly receded, according to satellite imagery from 2000 to 2020, exposing new land to the elements. This change illustrates the continued effects of global warming as the region’s geography is altered by shrinking ice flows. The newly exposed areas now face environmental changes, such as possible ecosystem shifts, sediment displacement, and new opportunities for scientific exploration.Over the past two decades, glaciers melting in Greenland have revealed 1,620 kilometres of previously ice-covered coastline. Satellite imagery from 2000 to 2020 has shown…
Buyers make hay at 1.4 as reinsurers seek growth armed with record-high capital April 2 2025 by Mithun Varkey Record high reinsurance capital, benign cat losses and reinsurers’ search for growth have been reflected in a buyer-friendly April 1 renewal, continuing the 1.1 trend and setting the tone for the upco… 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: Analysis South Korea wildfire claims to ‘pour in’, Japan to see minimum…