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Aon names Murali Raj as complex property claims advocate for Asia August 11 2025 by InsuranceAsia News Global broker Aon has appointed Murali Raj as complex property claims advocate and regional director for Asia, according to a LinkedIn update.Singapore-based Raj (pictured) joins from WTW, where he … 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…
xAI expanded the company’s latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Grok 4, to all users on Sunday. The model, released last month, was previously only available to paid subscribers. With this expansion, those on the free tier will be able to use Grok 4’s Auto and Expert mode, while Heavy continues to be exclusive to the SuperGrok Heavy users. Interestingly, xAI’s expansion comes just days after OpenAI released its GPT-5 AI model to all registered users.Grok 4 Is Now Available to All UsersIn a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), the official handle of xAI announced that Grok 4 is…
In a year where not all has been plain sailing for parent company Diageo, Guinness is a brand that continues to have strong wind in its sails. Globally, Guinness’s sales grew 13% in the year ended 30 June 2025 versus the year prior, with impressive volume growth of 14% in the same period. Particularly impressive when it was already lapping strong net sales growth of 15% and volume growth of 5% in the previous financial year. In a year where not all has been plain sailing for parent company Diageo, Guinness is a brand that continues to have strong wind…
Oppo K13 Turbo and the K13 Turbo Pro handsets were launched in India on Monday. They are equipped with a 7,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging and a 7,000 sq mm VC cooling unit each. The smartphones have inbuilt fan units and air ducts for active cooling. They sport 50-megapixel dual rear camera units and 16-megapixel selfie shooters. The phones are said to meet IPX6, IPX8 and IPX9 ratings for water resistance. Notably, the models were initially introduced in China in July. Oppo K13 Turbo, Oppo K13 Turbo Pro Price in India, AvailabilityOppo K13 Turbo price in India starts at Rs.…
Willis hires Brian Fung as associate director for greater China M&A August 11 2025 by Roshan Nambiar Global broker Willis has appointed Brian Fung as an associate director of mergers and acquisitions for greater China, as part of their M&A practice, according to a LinkedIn post by Asian head of f… 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…
Hong Kong goes up the gears, hands Chinese carmaker SAIC regulatory approval for captive August 11 2025 by Mithun Varkey The Hong Kong Insurance Authority (HKIA) has granted authorisation to Chinese state-owned carmaker SAIC Motor Corporation to set up a captive, SAIC Motor Insurance.SAIC is one of the big four Chinese… 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…
The agenda is now live for this year’s Festival in October, where delegates can enjoy business leaders, global CMOs and effectiveness experts. Marketing Week’s Festival of Marketing is set to return for its 11th year in October, with a jam-packed agenda, featuring some of the biggest names in marketing. Mary Portas OBE, the renowned businesswoman, author, broadcaster and retail figure, will open the day, sharing lessons on how to drive both immediate and long-term business success, with practical advice on how to inspire teams and stay relevant. Appearing courtesy of our partner talent management agency YMU, she will provide a…
Samsung will commence the rollout of the One UI 8 Beta update for the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and the Galaxy Z Flip 6 beginning today (August 11). The Android 16-based beta programme for the aforementioned models was announced last week for India, the US, and select other markets. With its arrival, the Galaxy S24 series and the sixth generation Galaxy foldables will become the first handsets apart from the Galaxy S25 lineup to receive the beta update.One UI 8 Beta for Galaxy S24 Series: Compatible ModelsAccording to Samsung, the One UI 8 Beta will be rolled…
Swiss Re CorSo’s Preeti Sawalani swaps London for Singapore role August 11 2025 by Aidan Gregory Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has chosen Preeti Sawalani as its head of customer and distribution management for Southeast Asia, according to a statement released on Monday.Sawalani’s (pictured) appoi… 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…
Apple will finally begin onboarding Siri with more advanced capabilities next year, according to claims by a seasoned journalist. The Cupertino-based tech giant’s artificial intelligence (AI)-based voice assistant was due to receive major upgrades in 2024 with iOS 18, but most of those plans were shelved as it fell behind competitors in the AI race. Apple is now expected to release Siri’s advanced features, including a new app intents system, to Apple devices early next year.Siri Upgrades in 2026Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman dropped hints about the upcoming upgrades to Apple’s Siri in the latest edition of the Power On newsletter. As…