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Japan’s big three post US$8bn windfall from strategic holdings unwind
The major insurance groups also showed significant improvements in H1 CORs as they benefitted from benign loss environment at home and overseas and robust premium growth.
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Rokstone launches global multi-peril parametric offering with US$10m facility
The MGA has partnered with NormanMax Lloyd’s Syndicate 3939 to launch to cover earthquake, hurricane, tropical cyclone and typhoon risks, with further perils including floods set to be added next year.
Rokstone launches global multi-peril parametric offering with US$10m facility
The MGA has partnered with NormanMax Lloyd’s Syndicate 3939 to launch to cover earthquake, hurricane, tropical cyclone and typhoon risks, with further perils including floods set to be added next year.
The MGA has partnered with NormanMax Lloyd’s Syndicate 3939 to launch to cover earthquake, hurricane, tropical cyclone and typhoon risks, with further perils including floods set to be added next year.
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Trebling of ‘nuclear’ verdicts in US challenges liability underwriters: Allianz
Apart from social inflation, the increasing complexity of pharma class actions, PFAS litigation and the growth of collective redress outside of the US are among the other trends creating difficulties for carriers, according to the report.
Trebling of ‘nuclear’ verdicts in US challenges liability underwriters: Allianz
Apart from social inflation, the increasing complexity of pharma class actions, PFAS litigation and the growth of collective redress outside of the US are among the other trends creating difficulties for carriers, according to the report.
Apart from social inflation, the increasing complexity of pharma class actions, PFAS litigation and the growth of collective redress outside of the US are among the other trends creating difficulties for carriers, according to the report.
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Australia’s proposed reforms would boost insurers’ credit profiles: Fitch
The proposed reforms which include insurers buying all-perils reinsurance coverage and lowering reinstatement requirements, effective June 2026, would encourage carriers to explore alternative reinsurance arrangements such as cat bonds, the rating agency said.
Australia’s proposed reforms would boost insurers’ credit profiles: Fitch
The proposed reforms which include insurers buying all-perils reinsurance coverage and lowering reinstatement requirements, effective June 2026, would encourage carriers to explore alternative reinsurance arrangements such as cat bonds, the rating agency said.
The proposed reforms which include insurers buying all-perils reinsurance coverage and lowering reinstatement requirements, effective June 2026, would encourage carriers to explore alternative reinsurance arrangements such as cat bonds, the rating agency said.
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CFC expands transaction liability team with appointment of Janine Fenwick
Melbourne-based Fenwick will provide strategic leadership to the onshore transaction liability team that the carrier has established since its acquired Solution Underwriting in April and drive the development of CFC’s transaction liability business throughout Asia Pacific.
CFC expands transaction liability team with appointment of Janine Fenwick
Melbourne-based Fenwick will provide strategic leadership to the onshore transaction liability team that the carrier has established since its acquired Solution Underwriting in April and drive the development of CFC’s transaction liability business throughout Asia Pacific.
Melbourne-based Fenwick will provide strategic leadership to the onshore transaction liability team that the carrier has established since its acquired Solution Underwriting in April and drive the development of CFC’s transaction liability business throughout Asia Pacific.
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P&C GWP growth in mature APAC markets to reach 3.2% in 2024: Swiss Re
Emerging Asia will remain the main driving force with non-life premiums to grow at a 7.4% CAGR in 2025‒26 as India outperforms all major developing markets.
P&C GWP growth in mature APAC markets to reach 3.2% in 2024: Swiss Re
Emerging Asia will remain the main driving force with non-life premiums to grow at a 7.4% CAGR in 2025‒26 as India outperforms all major developing markets.
Emerging Asia will remain the main driving force with non-life premiums to grow at a 7.4% CAGR in 2025‒26 as India outperforms all major developing markets.
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AIG Singapore promotes Vanessa Yeo to head of casualty
Before assuming her new role, Yeo was casualty lead for the broker distribution channel.
AIG Singapore promotes Vanessa Yeo to head of casualty
Before assuming her new role, Yeo was casualty lead for the broker distribution channel.
Before assuming her new role, Yeo was casualty lead for the broker distribution channel.
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NorthStandard to implement 5% premium increase for 2025-26 renewal
The hike would apply to all P&I members, although each renewal would be agreed individually based on a review of claims and risk exposure.
NorthStandard to implement 5% premium increase for 2025-26 renewal
The hike would apply to all P&I members, although each renewal would be agreed individually based on a review of claims and risk exposure.
The hike would apply to all P&I members, although each renewal would be agreed individually based on a review of claims and risk exposure.
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India’s WestBridge Capital joins forces with former Tata AIG CEO to launch general insurer: reports
The private equity firm will hold a majority stake with Neelesh Garg taking a 10% ownership in the new joint venture that will be launched mid-2025 and will offer health, motor, fire, and property covers.
India’s WestBridge Capital joins forces with former Tata AIG CEO to launch general insurer: reports
The private equity firm will hold a majority stake with Neelesh Garg taking a 10% ownership in the new joint venture that will be launched mid-2025 and will offer health, motor, fire, and property covers.
The private equity firm will hold a majority stake with Neelesh Garg taking a 10% ownership in the new joint venture that will be launched mid-2025 and will offer health, motor, fire, and property covers.
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Agile launches Lloyd’s-backed property offering in Australia
The MGA has hired Ellie Chen as property underwriter and will offer US$6.5 million coverage for industries like agriculture, retail, and healthcare.
Agile launches Lloyd’s-backed property offering in Australia
The MGA has hired Ellie Chen as property underwriter and will offer US$6.5 million coverage for industries like agriculture, retail, and healthcare.
The MGA has hired Ellie Chen as property underwriter and will offer US$6.5 million coverage for industries like agriculture, retail, and healthcare.
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Lloyd’s Asia set to see new entrants in 2025 as it races to US$1bn GWP mark
The platform is keen to attract local capital and create more opportunities for syndicates to collaborate across the APMEA region, says regional CEO Emma Loynes.
Lloyd’s Asia set to see new entrants in 2025 as it races to US$1bn GWP mark
The platform is keen to attract local capital and create more opportunities for syndicates to collaborate across the APMEA region, says regional CEO Emma Loynes.
The platform is keen to attract local capital and create more opportunities for syndicates to collaborate across the APMEA region, says regional CEO Emma Loynes.
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Generali GC&C hires Nicholas Selff from Chubb as head of underwriting for Asia
Selff, who has relocated to Hong Kong, started with the insurer's leadership team on November 18.
Generali GC&C hires Nicholas Selff from Chubb as head of underwriting for Asia
Selff, who has relocated to Hong Kong, started with the insurer's leadership team on November 18.
Selff, who has relocated to Hong Kong, started with the insurer's leadership team on November 18.
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Tugu Re’s property, credit businesses adds volatility as 2023 COR rises to 107%: Fitch
The global rating agency has affirmed Tugure’s rating at 'A+(idn)' with a stable outlook.
Tugu Re’s property, credit businesses adds volatility as 2023 COR rises to 107%: Fitch
The global rating agency has affirmed Tugure’s rating at 'A+(idn)' with a stable outlook.
The global rating agency has affirmed Tugure’s rating at 'A+(idn)' with a stable outlook.
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Asian cyber market needs local expertise: Guy Carpenter’s Cordonnier
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Asian specialty losses to be reflected in renewals: Swiss Re
The reinsurer’s specialty CUO Anne Lohbeck says engineering, inherent defect, cyber and credit & surety are growth drivers for APAC specialty book.
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Miller Insurance sets sights on expansion in Japan and South Korea as it continues to plough its APAC furrow
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Cyber, property cornerstones in Beazley’s APAC growth strategy
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India 1.4 renewals to be particularly interesting: Peak Re’s Salian
Regulatory changes and significant growth in infrastructure, cyber and surety are the main factors that will shape the 1.4. 2025 renewal in India.
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Axa XL plans Asia ‘acceleration’ as it looks to double portfolio by 2026
The carrier eyes significant growth opportunities across India, China, Thailand and Indonesia as it plans to cement its position as a leading regional player.
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The Asia Pacific region, with its exposure to numerous natural perils, offers vast opportunities for employing third-party capital, including ILS.
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SRG taps Allianz’s Jaya Taylor as global regulatory affairs leader
Taylor joins from Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty (AGCS), where she was the global compliance officer based in London.
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Allianz Commercial appoints Ben Church as head of broker distribution for Australia
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Hong Kong premium growth and claim frequency are converging to normal level: HKIA
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APAC 2023 marine premiums up 7.5% as global trade recovery drives cargo insurance growth
While the upswing in trade is expected to help premium growth and and the overall claims impact remained stable, uncertainty posed by geopolitical tensions and regional economic outlook could impact the sector.
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Australian underwriters incur 23% lower public liability claims in 2023
Lloyd's public liability claims doubled and PI claims went up 13 times in the country in the last year while other insurers' PI claims were 9% higher year-on-year across all states, according to the 2023 claims data released by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority.
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Korean insurers’ record H1 results marred by motor results slump
Rates cuts by major players have led to a a significant deterioration in their motor portfolio in the first six months of the year, while a focus on long-term insurance products has helped the bottomlines.
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Singapore (re)insurance market extends lead as Hong Kong hit by lacklustre UW results
While overall GWP growth in both cities were similar, the Lion City's primary insurers saw significant growth in 2023 compared with peers in the SAR, data from the cities’ regulators show.
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Australian GI brokers see 22% growth in 2023
The GWP placed by the country's brokers with Lloyd’s underwriters in 2023 more than doubled to US$5.75bn, APRA data for last year shows.
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