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Light at end of tunnel for Taiwan’s Covid blues
P&C carriers paid out US$7bn in 2022, however, the expiration of policies in June could be a turning point for the market.
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Integra signs partnership with Vietnam’s VIA
The loss adjusters will collaborate on losses emanating from a host of specialty lines.
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Suncorp misses H1 cat allowance by US$69m, books 94.5% Australia COR
Australian insurance profits rose 142%, helped by a US$104m Covid BI provision release.
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Medibank faces class action suit over data hack: report
The lawsuit against the insurer was filed by Baker & McKenzie and funded by litigation funding company Omni Bridgeway.
The lawsuit against the insurer was filed by Baker & McKenzie and funded by litigation funding company Omni Bridgeway.
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Japan’s hardening markets force cedents to review reinsurance plans: S&P
The consolidated net income of Tokio Marine, MS&AD, and Sompo will decrease year on year in FY 2022.
The consolidated net income of Tokio Marine, MS&AD, and Sompo will decrease year on year in FY 2022.
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Andrew Harris to lead reinsurance for Oneglobal Singapore
Market veteran Harris will provide capital and placement solutions for climate change-affected nat cat risk exposures across Asia Pacific.
Market veteran Harris will provide capital and placement solutions for climate change-affected nat cat risk exposures across Asia Pacific.
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Gallagher continues deal spree with Melbourne broker buy
Professional Insurance Solutions, led by John Whiteside, was set up in 2008 and is focused on SME clients.
Professional Insurance Solutions, led by John Whiteside, was set up in 2008 and is focused on SME clients.
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Sam Cheng joins Axa XL as Hong Kong head of financial lines
Cheng, who has over 20 years of P&C experience, will oversee the development of international financial lines across Greater China.
Cheng, who has over 20 years of P&C experience, will oversee the development of international financial lines across Greater China.
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WTW appoints Nicky Eveleigh as New Zealand P&C leader
Based in Auckland, Eveleigh reports to the broker's country leader Michael Brown.
Based in Auckland, Eveleigh reports to the broker's country leader Michael Brown.

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India’s appeal grows amid China pessimism
Global reinsurers and Lloyd's syndicates hone in on the market as the IRDAI seeks to cut red tape.
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Retro squeeze pushes Asia reinsurers to more tailored cover
Portfolios exposed to the US, Japan and loss-hit territories saw the highest prices, increased retentions and capacity withdrawal at 1.1. renewals.
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India budget snub a wake up call for United India, Oriental and National
Market experts suggest the decision not to allocate any more capital is part of a plan to merge the P&C players with LIC.
Spotlight
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Allianz seeks to grow Asian P&C mid-market presence
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Generali’s Rob Leonardi eyes leading market position in Malaysia
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Miller bets on APAC with Singapore energy push
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Rate rises and healthy pipeline power Lloyd’s Asia renewable consortium
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Canopius’ Newman: APAC demand and economic fundamentals ‘still very strong’
ESG
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Aon implements OED standard for property reinsurance risk modelling
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Net-zero alliance goes soft on emerging markets
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First net-zero protocol faces backlash for ‘lack of ambition’ and ‘greenwashing’
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Insurers tread a fine line on ESG disclosures as scrutiny intensifies
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Adapting to a new risk environment key in a post-Covid world: AFF
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Allianz’s Climate Risk Lead Bastian Manz explains how its solutions help provide forward-looking insights to deal with the impact of climate change.
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Underwriter Victoria Soo and Senior Risk Analyst Daryl Soh on how credit insurance helps finance infrastructure projects and other ESG investments.

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