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Tokio Marine open to more ILS deals ‘if there’s any room’, as Kizuna Re highlights strong earthquake demand
Latest outing raised US$100m in Singapore, with assistant manager for global reinsurance, Ken Oka, telling InsuranceAsia News that the insurer has studied issuing catastrophe bonds in Hong Kong.
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MS&AD completes acquisition of 18% equity stake in Barings
MS&AD had struck a deal in November to acquire the stake, worth US$1.44 billion, from MassMutual, Barings' US parent.
MS&AD completes acquisition of 18% equity stake in Barings
MS&AD had struck a deal in November to acquire the stake, worth US$1.44 billion, from MassMutual, Barings' US parent.
MS&AD had struck a deal in November to acquire the stake, worth US$1.44 billion, from MassMutual, Barings' US parent.
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Nepal drought triggers US$100,000 parametric payout to farmers
First-of-its-kind payout in Nepal, which was as designed by Global Parametrics, benefitted 405 people.
Nepal drought triggers US$100,000 parametric payout to farmers
First-of-its-kind payout in Nepal, which was as designed by Global Parametrics, benefitted 405 people.
First-of-its-kind payout in Nepal, which was as designed by Global Parametrics, benefitted 405 people.
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Victoria bushfires claims tally hits 4,700 amid ‘long road to recovery’: ICA
January's bushfires were the worst for the insurance industry since the 2019-20 season known as Black Summer.
Victoria bushfires claims tally hits 4,700 amid ‘long road to recovery’: ICA
January's bushfires were the worst for the insurance industry since the 2019-20 season known as Black Summer.
January's bushfires were the worst for the insurance industry since the 2019-20 season known as Black Summer.
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Tasmania presses ahead with scaled-back TasInsure plan
Insurer will be set up as a government-owned, not-for-profit statutory authority rather than an insurer as was proposed earlier.
Tasmania presses ahead with scaled-back TasInsure plan
Insurer will be set up as a government-owned, not-for-profit statutory authority rather than an insurer as was proposed earlier.
Insurer will be set up as a government-owned, not-for-profit statutory authority rather than an insurer as was proposed earlier.
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India’s insurance premiums grew 9.86% to US$83.8bn by November: IRDAI
Non-life insurers, in particular, collected a gross direct premium of US$23bn, representing a year-on-year growth of 8.29%.
India’s insurance premiums grew 9.86% to US$83.8bn by November: IRDAI
Non-life insurers, in particular, collected a gross direct premium of US$23bn, representing a year-on-year growth of 8.29%.
Non-life insurers, in particular, collected a gross direct premium of US$23bn, representing a year-on-year growth of 8.29%.
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Axa XL launches prevention unit, led by global CUO Libby Benet
Its fifth business unit, alongside Americas, APAC and Europe, UK and Lloyd’s and reinsurance, reflects the company's commitment to prevention, risk insight and client partnership.
Axa XL launches prevention unit, led by global CUO Libby Benet
Its fifth business unit, alongside Americas, APAC and Europe, UK and Lloyd’s and reinsurance, reflects the company's commitment to prevention, risk insight and client partnership.
Its fifth business unit, alongside Americas, APAC and Europe, UK and Lloyd’s and reinsurance, reflects the company's commitment to prevention, risk insight and client partnership.
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Howden names Alaric Lee as Hong Kong CEO, replaces Singapore-bound Alfred Sham
Sham will relocate to Singapore to take on the role of chief strategy officer for Asia.
Howden names Alaric Lee as Hong Kong CEO, replaces Singapore-bound Alfred Sham
Sham will relocate to Singapore to take on the role of chief strategy officer for Asia.
Sham will relocate to Singapore to take on the role of chief strategy officer for Asia.
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India launches US$1.5bn maritime insurance pool, issues first war risk policies
GIC-administered Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool provides H&M, cargo, P&I, and war-risk cover for Indian-flagged or controlled vessels and voyages to or from India.
India launches US$1.5bn maritime insurance pool, issues first war risk policies
GIC-administered Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool provides H&M, cargo, P&I, and war-risk cover for Indian-flagged or controlled vessels and voyages to or from India.
GIC-administered Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool provides H&M, cargo, P&I, and war-risk cover for Indian-flagged or controlled vessels and voyages to or from India.
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Ardonagh continues to strengthen Asia leadership with Jason Anthony appointment
He will lead Ardonagh’s efforts to build a pan-Asian MGA at scale.
Ardonagh continues to strengthen Asia leadership with Jason Anthony appointment
He will lead Ardonagh’s efforts to build a pan-Asian MGA at scale.
He will lead Ardonagh’s efforts to build a pan-Asian MGA at scale.
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Willis debuts ‘tailored’ carbon capture insurance solution across full project lifecycle
Modular solution is designed as a flexible product wording rather than a fixed facility, allowing clients to leverage insurer relationships for optimal pricing.
Willis debuts ‘tailored’ carbon capture insurance solution across full project lifecycle
Modular solution is designed as a flexible product wording rather than a fixed facility, allowing clients to leverage insurer relationships for optimal pricing.
Modular solution is designed as a flexible product wording rather than a fixed facility, allowing clients to leverage insurer relationships for optimal pricing.
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Swiss Re confirms Yusuke Matsumoto as head of APAC facultative reinsurance
Tokyo-based Matsumoto had been interim head since Ronnie Tong stepped down in early April.
Swiss Re confirms Yusuke Matsumoto as head of APAC facultative reinsurance
Tokyo-based Matsumoto had been interim head since Ronnie Tong stepped down in early April.
Tokyo-based Matsumoto had been interim head since Ronnie Tong stepped down in early April.
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JKL Partners reboots sale of Lotte Non-Life Insurance: report
Relaunced sale expected to raise at least US$668m, according to a report by the Seoul Economic Daily.
JKL Partners reboots sale of Lotte Non-Life Insurance: report
Relaunced sale expected to raise at least US$668m, according to a report by the Seoul Economic Daily.
Relaunced sale expected to raise at least US$668m, according to a report by the Seoul Economic Daily.
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Strait of Hormuz, US-China tensions to the fore as London market examines major geopolitical threats
UK political instability and challenges to the US dollar's dominance were also high on the agenda at the first Global Risk Summit in London this week.
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Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: Asia’s data centre boom tests insurers
Strong regional capacity is supporting a surge in mid-sized developments, but as projects scale up, insurers face a growing protection gap and rising reliance on global capital, Aon’s Terence Williams says.
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BESS’ ‘most favourable market conditions’, but fire and transformer risks keep APAC underwriters on edge
Surging capacity and better data are softening the region's market, but fire risk, equipment failures and evolving standards continue to test underwriting discipline.
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‘Insurance can play a significant role in removing uncertainty’: underwriters seek to unlock 2026 carbon credit market
Demand for carbon offsets is rising — but without insurance, analysts warn many credits may never reach the market.
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Tokio Marine open to more ILS deals ‘if there’s any room’, as Kizuna Re highlights strong earthquake demand
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‘Expectation vs. experience is the opportunity’: Vietnam’s TCGIns doubles down on AI, health, SME insurance
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Tokio Marine GX ‘treading carefully’ on Singapore entry as market softens, chairman says
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Igloo charts next growth phase with international M&A, AI-native overhaul, category expansion
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HDI Global sees ‘substantial’ opportunity for Southeast Asia renewables, charts a new hope for the region’s energy future
M&A
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South Korea’s deposit insurance corporation launches re-bidding for Yebyeol Insurance
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Malaysia’s RHB reopens talks to sell insurance unit to Tokio Marine
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vrs Adjusters takes next step in international growth with Malaysia tie-up
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Aviso expands Western Australia business with Wray Insurance Services acquisition
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Hillhouse reaches deal to acquire Marsh-owned high-net-worth broker in Asia
ESG
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Lloyd’s looks for new way to meet diversity challenge after scrapping Dive In festival after 12 years
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Swiss Re faces activist scrutiny for underwriting new LNG terminals, CEO defends ‘very robust’ ESG framework
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QBE hands Mandy Chan expanded role as head of operational power generation, ESG for Asia
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Carbon credit specialist Oka launches in Singapore
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‘You can’t do it as a hobby’: ESG must be a clear business model with easily measurable targets
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Sedgwick Asia says it is ready to meet the evolving challenges of Asia’s dynamic insurance markets.
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PartnerRe | Understanding ageing in APAC: why perception, planning and protection don’t always align
Ageing is shaping finances, family dynamics and insurance needs of the caregiving ecosystem, but current product propositions and underwriting frameworks are not keeping pace with protection needs, finds PartnerRe survey.
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Howden names Alaric Lee as Hong Kong CEO, replaces Singapore-bound Alfred Sham
Sham will relocate to Singapore to take on the role of chief strategy officer for Asia.
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Ardonagh continues to strengthen Asia leadership with Jason Anthony appointment
He will lead Ardonagh’s efforts to build a pan-Asian MGA at scale.
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Swiss Re confirms Yusuke Matsumoto as head of APAC facultative reinsurance
Tokyo-based Matsumoto had been interim head since Ronnie Tong stepped down in early April.
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Sompo hires Sarah Lee as multinational network manager for APAC
She will be based in Hong Kong and report to Lena Liu, Sompo's Asia Pacific multinational business unit head.
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Antares appoints Sri Ram Pappu as deputy Singapore CEO
He has been with the Lloyd's carrier since October 2018 as a senior energy and marine underwriter.
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Sompo continues Australia team expansion with addition of Everest’s Sophie Morrison
She joins as a senior property underwriter, based in Sydney, and is the latest underwriter to join from Everest.
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Russell Hails to lead Gallagher Re’s APAC MGA solutions team
Hails has been with Gallagher Re since September.
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Swiss Re elevates Australia, New Zealand CEO Trent Thomson to global specialty head
Thomson, who succeeds Anne Lohbeck, will be based in London.
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Sedgwick appoints Keith Lee as executive director for energy and global specialty
Singapore-based Lee was most recently regional director for natural resources for Asia at Charles Taylor, where he had been since 2014.
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Envest names Norm Casamento as head of technical motor claims
Sydney-based Casamento joins from QBE Insurance, where he spent over a decade in claims roles.
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W&I: "W&I is now being utilised with increasing frequency across a far broader range of deal sizes and geographies in the region. Coverage terms have broadened, retentions have fallen, and underwriting processes are being continually refined to become increasingly streamlined."
Keshaya Yap, Liberty Global Transaction Solutions
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Nuclear: "The insurance sector is poised to play a central and enabling role in Asia’s nuclear expansion. As countries in the region move from exploration to active planning and construction – especially with a focus on SMRs – they will require innovative risk transfer solutions."
Clifford Blayney, Markel International
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Insurance seen as ‘genuine tipping point’ for Asia’s first major carbon capture, storage hubs
Consortium identifies India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Australia as potential storage sites across the Asia Pacific, but insurers warn projects may not secure financing without long-term risk cover.
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Lloyd’s Asia surpasses US$1bn GWP milestone in 2024 amid double-digit growth
Offshore fund demonstrates strong performance despite challenges in the Singapore unit and varied underwriting results across business lines.
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Hong Kong’s P&C reinsurance market narrows gap with Singapore
Hong Kong benefitted from RBC implementation in 2024, however, Singapore retained top spot in terms of GWP and underwriting results.
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Short-tail performance boost for Australia’s P&C carriers
APRA data shows general insurance COR improves in Q4 2024, while profit after tax almost doubles to US$1bn.
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Australian intermediated premiums grow 8.2% in 2023-24
While the GWP placed with Lloyd’s in the 12 months grew at a comparable pace, business placed with unauthorised foreign insurers declined marginally.
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Alternative risk solutions on the table for non-modelled perils at 1.1 renewals
The APAC reinsurance market is transitioning from a market of corrections to a market of solutions, Tony Gallagher, CEO, Asia Pacific, Guy Carpenter tells InsuranceAsia News.
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Hong Kong premium growth and claim frequency are converging to normal level: HKIA
According to 2023 data from the regulator, the SAR's general insurance business reported the worst overall loss ratio in five years at 62.8%, while COR sank to a near five-year low after an 8.3 percentage point deterioration year-on-year.
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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.
Overseeing energy transition in APAC: Tokio Marine GX’s Fraser McLachlan
Fraser McLachlan, Tokio Marine GX chairman, talks to InsuranceAsia News about overseeing energy transition in APAC.
Growth opportunity for renewables across the region substantial: HDI Global’s Haris Michaels
Haris Michaels, head of energy and power at HDI Global Singapore, talks to InsuranceAsia News about the evolution of Southeast Asia's energy insurance market.
Insurtech: "As the [AI] hype continues, so does the imperative for insurers, insurtechs and distributors to look beyond the noise to the underlying forces at play."
David Lynch, bolttech