Autor: Jane Austen
Bridge Specialty reshuffles Asia leadership with David Ong elevated to Acorn chairman August 14 2025 by Andrew Mullen David Ong, a co-founder of Acorn International Network, will step down as CEO and assume the role of chairman, according to a press release from Bridge Specialty International. Ong (pictured) will re… 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…
Wash — and learn. “The next time you’re using a tumble dryer, take a look at the lint catcher,” materials scientist Joshua Grolman told The Post. “All of this debris is what we breathe in on a daily basis.” Microplastics are ubiquitous, found in everything from toys and cosmetics to cleaning products and clothing. They’re in the air we breathe, the food we eat and the water we drink and swim in. Materials scientist Joshua Grolman reveals three ways that he limits exposure to microplastics. Israel Institute of Technology These particles, which slough off larger plastic, are suspected to harm…
The campaign featuring Matt Rife has been branded “rage bait”, with people calling Elf Cosmetics “tone deaf” for using the comedian. Beauty brand Elf Cosmetics has come under fire for its ad campaign starring comedian Matt Rife, who has previously made jokes about domestic violence. Elf collaborated with drag queen Heidi N Closet and Rife for its ‘E.l.f.ino & Schmarnes’ campaign, which launched on Monday (11 August). The ad stars the duo as attorneys defending clients against overpriced beauty products. The brand soon received backlash for featuring Rife, who made a domestic violence joke in his 2023 Netflix special. He…
Hyundai Marine & Fire’s H1 profit falls 46% due to lack of previous year’s windfall August 14 2025 by Andrew Mullen Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance reported a 45.9% drop in net profit at KRW451 billion (US$326 million) for the first half of the current fiscal (H1 2025), following the absence of last year’s one-… 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: Insurers India’s Zurich Kotak hires Sukesh Shetty as…
Jazzercise: It is your mother’s workout. At least that was the case for Madison Farfan, 25. Growing up in the San Diego area, where Jazzercise is headquartered, Farfan’s mom occasionally Jazzercised while Farfan pursued competitive dance. To Farfan’s mind, the two were out of sync. So when a coworker — who happened to be a Jazzercise instructor — pushed Farfan to join a class, she scoffed. “I had that preconceived notion: Jazzercise is not for people my age,” she told The Post. Rather, the stereotype goes, it’s for grannies with unitards and leg warmers, hip replacements and Motown records. If…
India’s Zurich Kotak hires Sukesh Shetty as COO August 14 2025 by Roshan Nambiar Zurich Kotak General Insurance has appointed Sukesh Shetty as chief operating officer, according to a LinkedIn post by the company.Shetty joins the insurer following 15 years at SBI General Insurance… 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…
Sompo’s Q1 P&C profit up 37% on strong domestic performance August 14 2025 by Mithun Varkey The P&C units of Sompo Holdings reported an adjusted consolidated profit of JPY88 billion (US$600 million) for the first quarter of FY25, representing a 37% increase from the same period of the la… 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…
Australian broker McLardy McShane seeks to ‘build the next generation’, unveils new look executive structure August 14 2025 by Roshan Nambiar Australian broker McLardy McShane has announced a new executive structure, with former group COO Meg Long appointed as CEO of its license-holding arm, and Nick McLardy taking over the insurance broker… 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…
Suncorp underwriting result soars 54% to top US$1bn in FY25 August 14 2025 by Aidan Gregory Suncorp Group, the Australian insurer, grew its underwriting results by 54.2% in financial year 2025 to AU$1.54 billion (US$1 billion), while its GWP for the period grew 6.3% to AU$15 billion, up from… 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: Insurers IAG FY25 net profit surges 51.3% to US$887m, COR improves to 87.2% Strong…
Facebook Tweet Email Link Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay. Cape Town is the best city in the world, says Time Out — unless that is, you’re under 30. The publishing giant, famous for its best-of lists of everything from cool streets to foodie destinations, has released its first-ever “best cities” list tailored to young people, and it’s notably different from the multigenerational ranking shared earlier this year. In January, its annual survey of more than 18,500 city-dwellers worldwide crowned…