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Trump’s tariffs on Asia to strain supply chains and regional economies
As markets react negatively, experts warn of potential vulnerabilities, particularly in sectors like specialty insurance and agriculture, highlighting the far-reaching implications of escalating trade tensions.
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Prudential names John Cai as Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and agency CEO
Hong Kong-based Cai's appointment comes as Solmaz Altin, regional CEO for growth markets, health and agency, relocates to Europe.
Prudential names John Cai as Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and agency CEO
Hong Kong-based Cai's appointment comes as Solmaz Altin, regional CEO for growth markets, health and agency, relocates to Europe.
Hong Kong-based Cai's appointment comes as Solmaz Altin, regional CEO for growth markets, health and agency, relocates to Europe.
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Sompo appoints Sherlyn Kok as vice president, APAC head of compliance
Singapore-based Kok will lead the regional and local market compliance, reporting to Todd Corey, executive vice president, general counsel, APAC.
Sompo appoints Sherlyn Kok as vice president, APAC head of compliance
Singapore-based Kok will lead the regional and local market compliance, reporting to Todd Corey, executive vice president, general counsel, APAC.
Singapore-based Kok will lead the regional and local market compliance, reporting to Todd Corey, executive vice president, general counsel, APAC.
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Aon Re, Allianz, Howden, Marsh, MS Amlin: 9 APAC insurance people moves of the week
Guy Carpenter, Chubb, Oneglobal, Agile, Wise and Gard also made personnel changes over the last week.
Aon Re, Allianz, Howden, Marsh, MS Amlin: 9 APAC insurance people moves of the week
Guy Carpenter, Chubb, Oneglobal, Agile, Wise and Gard also made personnel changes over the last week.
Guy Carpenter, Chubb, Oneglobal, Agile, Wise and Gard also made personnel changes over the last week.
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Thailand’s natural disaster risk profile stable after March earthquake: report
As the country, especially the central region, has a very low seismic hazard exposure, Allianz Ayudhya General Insurance said the event did not change the risk profile of the market.
Thailand’s natural disaster risk profile stable after March earthquake: report
As the country, especially the central region, has a very low seismic hazard exposure, Allianz Ayudhya General Insurance said the event did not change the risk profile of the market.
As the country, especially the central region, has a very low seismic hazard exposure, Allianz Ayudhya General Insurance said the event did not change the risk profile of the market.
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Berkley deal to add US$272m to Mitsui Sumitomo’s earnings: Fitch
No immediate effect on MSI ratings after Berkley stake buy and the merger with Aioi Nissay merger, the rating agency said.
Berkley deal to add US$272m to Mitsui Sumitomo’s earnings: Fitch
No immediate effect on MSI ratings after Berkley stake buy and the merger with Aioi Nissay merger, the rating agency said.
No immediate effect on MSI ratings after Berkley stake buy and the merger with Aioi Nissay merger, the rating agency said.
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Jewelers Mutual acquires Australian MGA Jewellers Loop
The acquisition of the Sydney-based specialist that covers engagement rings, watches and jewellery is aligned with the US carrier's market expansion outside North America.
Jewelers Mutual acquires Australian MGA Jewellers Loop
The acquisition of the Sydney-based specialist that covers engagement rings, watches and jewellery is aligned with the US carrier's market expansion outside North America.
The acquisition of the Sydney-based specialist that covers engagement rings, watches and jewellery is aligned with the US carrier's market expansion outside North America.
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Opinion: As changes at the top leave Lloyd’s exposed, does opportunity knock for Asia?
CEO John Neal is leaving this year, but a replacement has not been found, while the market is also getting a new CFO and chairman at the start of May.
Opinion: As changes at the top leave Lloyd’s exposed, does opportunity knock for Asia?
CEO John Neal is leaving this year, but a replacement has not been found, while the market is also getting a new CFO and chairman at the start of May.
CEO John Neal is leaving this year, but a replacement has not been found, while the market is also getting a new CFO and chairman at the start of May.
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Petronas faces potential US$5m hit from Malaysia pipeline explosion
National energy company’s captive, Energas, provides up to US$18m of cover, IAN understands.
Petronas faces potential US$5m hit from Malaysia pipeline explosion
National energy company’s captive, Energas, provides up to US$18m of cover, IAN understands.
National energy company’s captive, Energas, provides up to US$18m of cover, IAN understands.
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WTW’s James Wong joins Oneglobal as head of client services
Singapore-based Wong will lead insurance broker's general lines of business and establish risk advisory services.
WTW’s James Wong joins Oneglobal as head of client services
Singapore-based Wong will lead insurance broker's general lines of business and establish risk advisory services.
Singapore-based Wong will lead insurance broker's general lines of business and establish risk advisory services.
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Cyclone Alfred, north Queensland flood losses top US$751m
Insurers have received more than 105,000 claims following the two events at the start of 2025, according to the Insurance Council of Australia.
Cyclone Alfred, north Queensland flood losses top US$751m
Insurers have received more than 105,000 claims following the two events at the start of 2025, according to the Insurance Council of Australia.
Insurers have received more than 105,000 claims following the two events at the start of 2025, according to the Insurance Council of Australia.
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Allianz Commercial Australia promotes John Whealans to head of broker partnerships
Sydney-based Whealans has been with Allianz since 2020, most recently as a national relationship manager.
Allianz Commercial Australia promotes John Whealans to head of broker partnerships
Sydney-based Whealans has been with Allianz since 2020, most recently as a national relationship manager.
Sydney-based Whealans has been with Allianz since 2020, most recently as a national relationship manager.
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Australia MGA Agile hires Liz Geden as senior liability underwriter
Auckland-based Geden was previoulsy a casualty manager and team leader at Delta, where she had worked for over four years.
Australia MGA Agile hires Liz Geden as senior liability underwriter
Auckland-based Geden was previoulsy a casualty manager and team leader at Delta, where she had worked for over four years.
Auckland-based Geden was previoulsy a casualty manager and team leader at Delta, where she had worked for over four years.
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Buyers make hay at 1.4 as reinsurers seek growth armed with record-high capital
InsuranceAsia News examines key takeaways from the April 1 renewals commentaries by Aon, Gallagher Re and Howden Re.
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South Korea wildfire claims to ‘pour in’, Japan to see minimum insured losses
Some 48,000 hectares were burned in South Korea, with just over 1,000 hectares impacted in two Japanese prefectures.
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Time to shine a light on the dark fleet, with insurance cover – or the lack of – at the heart of the debate
Oil and gas exports are a key revenue source for Russia, but the sector has been subject to Western sanctions since 2014, leading to a surge in tankers that engage in activities to mask their location and identity.
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Amid abundant capacity, 1.4 renewals could see double-digit rate drop: Aon’s George Attard
APAC reinsurance solutions CEO tells IAN ahead of key renewals that a continuation of 1.1 dynamics has resulted in a favourable environment for buyers.
Spotlight
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With floods high on the list of perils in Asia, modeller gets its feet wet into China and Australia
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‘Narrower, deeper’: US specialty insurer not resting on its laurels with energy, marine, specialty plans for Asia
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Exclusive: London P&I Club to dock in Shanghai, sail on Asian wave amid difficult-to-navigate geopolitical storm
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Lights, camera, action: specialist MGA seeks to punch above its weight, prove good things come in small packages
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ILS specialist Twelve Securis eyes APAC after merger, with parametrics set to open doors
M&A
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Jewelers Mutual acquires Australian MGA Jewellers Loop
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Gallagher expands in Australia with Tresidder acquisition
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Bain Capital exits Tower investment via US$50m block deal
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Mitsui Sumitomo agrees to acquire 15% in WR Berkley for about US$3.8bn
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MS&AD to merge Mitsui Sumitomo and Aioi Nissay Dowa by April 2027
ESG
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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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Carbon specialist Kita expands into Australia
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Maritime decarbonisation efforts need liability certainty to stay on course amid ‘pressing challenge’
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With Donald Trump’s ESG curveball, what’s the outlook for APAC liability coverage?
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Aon strengthens Asia natural resources team with senior hire
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Neelay Patel, Aon head of growth for Asia, says the market in Asia is at an ‘interesting stage of the cycle’.
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Sompo Holdings is taking significant steps to enhance its organizational structure and business strategy to achieve its ambition to become a Japan-born truly global company.
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Prudential names John Cai as Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and agency CEO
Hong Kong-based Cai's appointment comes as Solmaz Altin, regional CEO for growth markets, health and agency, relocates to Europe.
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Sompo appoints Sherlyn Kok as vice president, APAC head of compliance
Singapore-based Kok will lead the regional and local market compliance, reporting to Todd Corey, executive vice president, general counsel, APAC.
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WTW’s James Wong joins Oneglobal as head of client services
Singapore-based Wong will lead insurance broker's general lines of business and establish risk advisory services.
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Allianz Commercial Australia promotes John Whealans to head of broker partnerships
Sydney-based Whealans has been with Allianz since 2020, most recently as a national relationship manager.
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Australia MGA Agile hires Liz Geden as senior liability underwriter
Auckland-based Geden was previoulsy a casualty manager and team leader at Delta, where she had worked for over four years.
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Allianz Commercial Asia hands Will Slade expanded role as head of portfolio solutions
Singapore-based Slade will assume the new position in addition to his current responsibility as key relationship manager.
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Guy Carpenter promotes Stella Geng to head of distribution for APAC
Hong Kong-based Geng was most recently the reinsurance broker's head of climate solutions for Asia Pacific.
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Marsh India promotes Riddhiman Kundu
He has been with Marsh for over 10 years, having also worked for ICICI Lombard and ICICI Securities.
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Gard appoints Akira Arii as senior adviser, Japanese branch representative
Appointment comes ahead of the retirement of Shuichi Yoshida, who has held the position since 2022.
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Howden India appoints Aon’s Saurabh Verma as chief business officer
He will be in charge of promoting regional growth and strengthening client connections.
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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.
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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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