International

HSBC Life Singapore has appointed Ruhil Bairagi as chief operating officer, effective from 1 August. Bairagi (pictured) was most recently global head of insurance operations and business management for HSBC, based in...

Swiss health insurer Helvetia Insurance has appointed Karina Schreiber as group chief risk officer and a member of its group executive board. Joining on 1 October 2025, she succeeds Bernhard Kaufmann, who...

Sharing data and experiences is even more important for multinational organisations when resources are tight, writes Owain Thomas.   Combining knowledge and insight by working with service providers is often a key...

AIA Australia has hired Susan Looi as chief risk officer from ANZ Banking Group where she was general manager for enterprise risk. With experience working with Australian and overseas regulators and boards,...

In the fast-paced world of international business, the health and safety of employees who travel or work abroad are paramount. One critical aspect of this is the coordination and management of emergency...

For IGO, NGO and governmental organisations securing treatment and paying for it is the ultimate goal, hears Owain Thomas.   For many commercial organisations or globally mobile populations the ability to access...

Medical inflation is a significant challenge that impacts the affordability and sustainability of global health systems, employee benefit programmes and the total cost of care for patients. It is influenced by various...

Dallas-based health and life insurance provider Integrity has announced the appointment of Said Taiym as chief operating officer (COO).   With a background in insurance, technology and product development as well as data-driven...

  Companies across the world strive for sustainable, and responsible treatment of people through a variety of approaches that integrate ethical considerations into all aspects of their operations. These can include a...

Howden Asia has announced the appointment of Hamish Ravindran as chief client officer for Asia. Ravindran has more than 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, spanning underwriting, client services, and...