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India’s health players to face solvency pressures amid Covid surge—sources
Even well-capitalised insurers are facing strain as claims surge.
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India’s health players to face solvency pressures amid Covid surge—sources
Even well-capitalised insurers are facing strain as claims surge.
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Munich Re hires Asia property treaty underwriting lead
Joachim Zagrosek has joined from Swiss Re as the reinsurer unveils positive Q1 2021 results.
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Philippines Nat Re posts 3% GWP increase in 2020
Net underwriting income jumped 151% on higher reinsurance premium incomes and lower loss ratios.
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QBE appoints Malaysia CEO and reveals strong Q1 2021 rate rises
Sunther Kuppan's interim role confirmed as chairman Mike Wilkins reports GWP up 28%.
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Labuan GWP hits US$1.6bn driven by captives and reinsurance
The Labuan FSA said premiums grew by 6.7% over the course of 2020.
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Howden Specialty boosts APAC natural resources team
Singapore-based Surya Wijaya joins from Willis Towers Watson as divisional director.
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BHSI appoints senior Asia transactional liability underwriter
Daniel Thieviasingham is based in the Lion City and formerly worked at Lockton.
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Hong Kong’s ILS push builds momentum
IAN understands the first issuance will come by the end of Q3 2021.
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Asia’s satellite market the ‘hardest’ in a decade—source
Global reinsurers generally pick up losses in the region.
What health insurers need to know
An interview with Milliman consultants and specialists Joanna Buckle and Diana Dodu-
The disaster has been a wake up call to risk modellers as climate change hovers over the horizon.
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Recall and remediation programs are complex and can have serious consequences if mismanaged.
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Climate change: the real costs to Asia Pacific
Russell Higginbotham, Swiss Re
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D&O cover in spotlight as Asia eyes SPACs boom
Expert tells IAN the market has seen an increase in enquiries for cover from Asia-based funds.
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Australia’s P&C players face climate trap
Reports suggest nat cat risk is worsening each cycle amid calls for more mitigation measures.
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Container ship stuck in Suez Canal to trigger ‘large losses’
Insurers could be on the hook for salvage bill and liability claims from the stricken Ever Given, experts tell IAN.
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GBA insurance plans hindered by data law diversity
Market remains bullish but cross-border transfer rules need work, experts tell IAN.
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Hong Kong’s digital insurers need ‘time’ amid mixed results
Insurance Authority data for 2020 shows some large gaps between premiums and expenses.
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Bitcoin mining cover needs ‘realistic’ pricing
As policy requests grow, expert tells IAN the risk exceeds traditional data centres.
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Munich Re hires Asia property treaty underwriting lead
Joachim Zagrosek has joined from Swiss Re as the reinsurer unveils positive Q1 2021 results.
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QBE appoints Malaysia CEO and reveals strong Q1 2021 rate rises
Sunther Kuppan's interim role confirmed as chairman Mike Wilkins reports GWP up 28%.
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Howden Specialty boosts APAC natural resources team
Singapore-based Surya Wijaya joins from Willis Towers Watson as divisional director.
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BHSI appoints senior Asia transactional liability underwriter
Daniel Thieviasingham is based in the Lion City and formerly worked at Lockton.
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Markel poaches financial lines manager from Dual Asia
Joe Wong has joined the specialty Lloyd's player this week in the Lion City.
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Ed Asia appoints Christina Ong as chairman
The former Howden managing director will remain in Singapore after joining the specialty broker today.
Benefits of global insurance programs in the Covid-19 era
Shiwei Jin, AXA XL