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.
Gig workers and those with flexible employment in India face high exposure to workplace safety risks but have limited access to insurance, safety training, and mechanisms to report concerns, according to a new report "Occupational Safety and Health of Platform-based Gig Workers in India".
The 79th session of WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia has adopted the Dili Declaration on accelerating progress towards Universal Health Coverage in the region.
China will expand the scope of medical insurance coverage, strengthen support for medical innovation, streamline services and tighten fund supervision during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30).
The Pan-Asia Risk and Insurance Management Association (PARIMA) will host its Singapore Conference 2026, beginning with a one-day Masterclass on 14 October, followed by the conference on 15 October 2026.
Elderly populations in South Asia, China and Gulf countries face severe health risks as the temperatures continue to rise and world population continues to age rapidly, according to a new report.
The fire and explosion at Arabella Plaza Mall in New Cairo's Fifth Settlement, in Egypt, that resulted in three deaths, 11 injuries and material damage, has highlighted the importance of having integrated insurance programmes for facilities that hold large numbers of people, especially malls and shopping centres.