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Aon, Sompo, Lockton, FM, Crawford: 10 APAC insurance people moves of the week
Great American Insurance Group, Great Eastern General Insurance Malaysia, Allianz Partners, Allianz Commercial, Berkley Insurance Asia, Generali Insurance Malaysia, HDI Global and domo also made personnel changes over the last week.
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LA wildfires unlikely to impact APAC (re)insurers due to ‘limited’ exposure: Fitch
Rating agency expects insured losses from the wildfires to significantly exceed previous records, with industry estimates ranging from US$35-50bn.
LA wildfires unlikely to impact APAC (re)insurers due to ‘limited’ exposure: Fitch
Rating agency expects insured losses from the wildfires to significantly exceed previous records, with industry estimates ranging from US$35-50bn.
Rating agency expects insured losses from the wildfires to significantly exceed previous records, with industry estimates ranging from US$35-50bn.
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India’s employees’ unions oppose ‘irresponsible, derogatory’ FDI hike: reports
All India Insurance Employees Association demands 'immediate' withdrawal of the proposal to increase the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit to 100%.
India’s employees’ unions oppose ‘irresponsible, derogatory’ FDI hike: reports
All India Insurance Employees Association demands 'immediate' withdrawal of the proposal to increase the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit to 100%.
All India Insurance Employees Association demands 'immediate' withdrawal of the proposal to increase the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit to 100%.
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Great Eastern General Insurance Malaysia names Jeremy Yeap as CEO
Yeap succeeds Ng Kok Kheng, who retired at the end of January having served as CEO for 17 years.
Great Eastern General Insurance Malaysia names Jeremy Yeap as CEO
Yeap succeeds Ng Kok Kheng, who retired at the end of January having served as CEO for 17 years.
Yeap succeeds Ng Kok Kheng, who retired at the end of January having served as CEO for 17 years.
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HDI Global names Joanna D’Silva as senior underwriter for engineering in Melbourne
D'Silva previously spent over eight years at AIG, working in Melbourne and Malaysia.
HDI Global names Joanna D’Silva as senior underwriter for engineering in Melbourne
D'Silva previously spent over eight years at AIG, working in Melbourne and Malaysia.
D'Silva previously spent over eight years at AIG, working in Melbourne and Malaysia.
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Allianz Commercial promotes Horace Gon to deputy Hong Kong CEO
New role in addition to responsibility as head of financial lines for Hong Kong and greater China.
Allianz Commercial promotes Horace Gon to deputy Hong Kong CEO
New role in addition to responsibility as head of financial lines for Hong Kong and greater China.
New role in addition to responsibility as head of financial lines for Hong Kong and greater China.
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California fires losses to exceed Hannover Re’s Q1 large-loss budget
The reinsurer estimates a US$500-700m hit from the event and an industry loss of US$30-40bn.
California fires losses to exceed Hannover Re’s Q1 large-loss budget
The reinsurer estimates a US$500-700m hit from the event and an industry loss of US$30-40bn.
The reinsurer estimates a US$500-700m hit from the event and an industry loss of US$30-40bn.
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KB Insurance income up 17.5% to US$676m in FY24
Long-term was the only line registering growth, while the Korean carrier's general business recorded a US$18.4m loss and its motor line fell 82.2%.
KB Insurance income up 17.5% to US$676m in FY24
Long-term was the only line registering growth, while the Korean carrier's general business recorded a US$18.4m loss and its motor line fell 82.2%.
Long-term was the only line registering growth, while the Korean carrier's general business recorded a US$18.4m loss and its motor line fell 82.2%.
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Australian broker domo recruits Aon’s Anthony White as head of property, construction
White returns to Melbourne to join the broking startup after nearly a decade in London as part of Aon’s international construction team.
Australian broker domo recruits Aon’s Anthony White as head of property, construction
White returns to Melbourne to join the broking startup after nearly a decade in London as part of Aon’s international construction team.
White returns to Melbourne to join the broking startup after nearly a decade in London as part of Aon’s international construction team.
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Hannover Re’s 1.1 APAC premium growth flat as it ‘adjusts’ appetite
Primary rate increases have not been as pronounced in the region, with executive board member for P&C Sven Althoff telling IAN that the reinsurer is 'watching carefully'.
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Taiwan concern remains for marine insurers, says IUMI, amid rising geopolitical risks
President Frédéric Denèfle and policy committee chair Neil Roberts address the pressing issues facing global maritime trade, including Red Sea transits following the recent ceasefire in Gaza.
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Northern Queensland floods set for ‘substantial’ losses after once-in-a-century deluge
Loss adjusters expect property and business interruption claims after parts of the region were battered by heavy rain since last week.
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Floodgates to open? India lifting FDI limit promises insurance landscape shift
Removing India's foreign investment cap for insurance companies could attract a surge of international capital, according to market experts.
Spotlight
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‘Nimble’ Thomas Miller-backed MGA targets APAC marine, energy ‘grey areas’
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Swiss Re CorSo bets on international programs, ART to differentiate: Ivan Gonzalez
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Renewable energy transition strategic focus in Asia, Charles Taylor says
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WRMS’ SecuRisk tackles data and distribution hurdles to enhance climate resilience
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Crawford charts out renewable plans as they look to Asian hubs
M&A
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IAG, Allianz said to be in the race for RAC Insurance: report
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‘We are the captain of this ship’: Bajaj-Allianz edges closer to split
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Samsung Fire & Marine may become subsidiary of group’s life arm: report
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Australian antitrust regulator to probe IAG-RACQ and Allianz-RAAI deals
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Suncorp finalises US$231m Asteron Life sale, strengthening focus on P&C
ESG
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With Donald Trump’s ESG curveball, what’s the outlook for APAC liability coverage?
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Carbon projects a global opportunity for insurers, but grey area remains
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Energy transition needs pragmatism over good intentions, says WTW’s Au
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Asian carriers must expand on renewables as climate losses exceed fossil fuels GWP
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MS&AD reports 18% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions

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