In connection with the official opening of Huanggang Port on 12 October 2026, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) government has entered into a market agreement with 45 insurers to extend the scope of coverage of their existing mandatory motor and employees' compensation insurance policies to the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area (HKPA).
Shinhan Financial Group has signed a stock purchase contract to acquire a 77.04% stake in Lotte Non-Life Insurance from JKL Partners for KRW693.3bn ($515m), marking a major move to expand its non-banking portfolio and elevate its standing in South Korea's non-life insurance sector.
Around 81% of Indians believe that mental health issues are surging across the society, but nearly 80% still hesitate to seek therapy or counselling, according to a new survey. The Anishchit Index 2.0 survey by Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company (ABSLI) was released ahead of World Mental Health Day, which was observed on 10 October 2026.
Great Eastern has welcomed Mr Hicham Raissi as Managing Director, Group Head of General and Group Insurance.
Aon has announced two leadership appointments for Japan Global Solutions (JGS), a global that brings together the firm's integrated risk and human capital capabilities to help Japanese multinational clients respond to changes in their domestic market while continuing to expand internationally.
Mitsui Bussan Pana Harrison has announced the appointment of Ms Alice Lim as Head of General Insurance.
Marsh has appointed Mr Derek Heng as CEO of Marsh ASEAN, and Ms Peta Latimer as CEO of Marsh Singapore. In addition, Mr Heng will continue to serve as CEO, Marsh Thailand, and Ms Latimer will continue with her current responsibilities as President of Marsh's People and Investments business in Asia.
Lockton has appointed Ms Victoria Yow as Head of People Solutions, Hong Kong.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm on the risk of a significant gap in the medical workforce around the world in the 2030s, with a quarter of doctors set to retire in the next decade.
In its efforts to build a birth-friendly society even as its birth-rate declines and population continues to age, China plans to expand affordable childcare and paediatric healthcare services across the country, according to China's Minister of Health Commission Mr Lei Haichao.