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Trade credit insurance seen as vital shield as global cash collection cycle stalls at ‘high plateau’
As the global cash conversion cycle lingers near decade-high levels, trade credit insurance is becoming an essential tool for businesses navigating supplier insolvency, supply chain disruptions, and new-market expansion.
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Howden names Elizabeth Antoine as partner for aviation in Australia
In the role, she will lead the establishment and growth of Howden's new aviation practice in Australia.
Howden names Elizabeth Antoine as partner for aviation in Australia
In the role, she will lead the establishment and growth of Howden's new aviation practice in Australia.
In the role, she will lead the establishment and growth of Howden's new aviation practice in Australia.
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Pinnacle Underwriting taps James Kyte as casualty, financial lines head for ANZ
He joins the Australian fac specialist MGA from Hannover Re, where he was a senior underwriter for cyber and facultative casualty for Australasia.
Pinnacle Underwriting taps James Kyte as casualty, financial lines head for ANZ
He joins the Australian fac specialist MGA from Hannover Re, where he was a senior underwriter for cyber and facultative casualty for Australasia.
He joins the Australian fac specialist MGA from Hannover Re, where he was a senior underwriter for cyber and facultative casualty for Australasia.
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Strong 2025 insurance profits mask long-term structural challenges: Bain & Company
Consulting firm points to difficulties around affordability and access, digital gains that do not translate into economic advantage, and fragmenting value chains as three major headwinds facing the industry.
Strong 2025 insurance profits mask long-term structural challenges: Bain & Company
Consulting firm points to difficulties around affordability and access, digital gains that do not translate into economic advantage, and fragmenting value chains as three major headwinds facing the industry.
Consulting firm points to difficulties around affordability and access, digital gains that do not translate into economic advantage, and fragmenting value chains as three major headwinds facing the industry.
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Howden bolsters Japan natural resources team with Junichiro Ito as new head
Tokyo-based Ito joins from GE Vernova, having previously spent over 17 years in underwriting roles with Tokio Marine across Singapore and Japan.
Howden bolsters Japan natural resources team with Junichiro Ito as new head
Tokyo-based Ito joins from GE Vernova, having previously spent over 17 years in underwriting roles with Tokio Marine across Singapore and Japan.
Tokyo-based Ito joins from GE Vernova, having previously spent over 17 years in underwriting roles with Tokio Marine across Singapore and Japan.
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Generali China underwriting improves, but run-off of CNPC-linked business could test growth: Fitch
P&C insurer’s GWP has grown 14% over the past five years, while its COR improved to 102% last year.
Generali China underwriting improves, but run-off of CNPC-linked business could test growth: Fitch
P&C insurer’s GWP has grown 14% over the past five years, while its COR improved to 102% last year.
P&C insurer’s GWP has grown 14% over the past five years, while its COR improved to 102% last year.
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Lloyd’s coverholder Salt hires Chris Dent as marine manager
Sydney-based Dent, who has more than 20 years of marine insurance experience, joins from QBE.
Lloyd’s coverholder Salt hires Chris Dent as marine manager
Sydney-based Dent, who has more than 20 years of marine insurance experience, joins from QBE.
Sydney-based Dent, who has more than 20 years of marine insurance experience, joins from QBE.
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Sompo names Claire Chin as APAC head of enterprise risk management and operations
She joins from AIG, where she has been head of risk for Southeast Asia and Malaysia since January 2017.
Sompo names Claire Chin as APAC head of enterprise risk management and operations
She joins from AIG, where she has been head of risk for Southeast Asia and Malaysia since January 2017.
She joins from AIG, where she has been head of risk for Southeast Asia and Malaysia since January 2017.
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Tower appoints Len Elikhis as CFO
Elikhis, who joins from PPS Mutual in New Zealand, will start the new role in November.
Tower appoints Len Elikhis as CFO
Elikhis, who joins from PPS Mutual in New Zealand, will start the new role in November.
Elikhis, who joins from PPS Mutual in New Zealand, will start the new role in November.
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Marsh Risk bolsters Asia marine team with trio appointment
Michael Walls, marine, cargo and logistics leader for Asia, confirms the appointments of Deborah Errappa, James Gargrave joining and Haroun Shadid.
Marsh Risk bolsters Asia marine team with trio appointment
Michael Walls, marine, cargo and logistics leader for Asia, confirms the appointments of Deborah Errappa, James Gargrave joining and Haroun Shadid.
Michael Walls, marine, cargo and logistics leader for Asia, confirms the appointments of Deborah Errappa, James Gargrave joining and Haroun Shadid.
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Aon appoints Joe Liang as executive chairman of reinsurance for greater China
He will be based in Hong Kong and report to Rupert Moore, CEO of Asia Pacific for reinsurance.
Aon appoints Joe Liang as executive chairman of reinsurance for greater China
He will be based in Hong Kong and report to Rupert Moore, CEO of Asia Pacific for reinsurance.
He will be based in Hong Kong and report to Rupert Moore, CEO of Asia Pacific for reinsurance.
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Wang Fuk Court insurance rights to shift to administrator under government buyout: reports
Hop On Management Company would assume control of fire-hit estate’s all-risks policy as homeowners move to sell titles to the government.
Wang Fuk Court insurance rights to shift to administrator under government buyout: reports
Hop On Management Company would assume control of fire-hit estate’s all-risks policy as homeowners move to sell titles to the government.
Hop On Management Company would assume control of fire-hit estate’s all-risks policy as homeowners move to sell titles to the government.
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Aon expands data centre lifecycle progam to US$5bn
It is the third time this year that the program has expanded amid booming demand for sophisticated coverage of digital infrastructure assets.
Aon expands data centre lifecycle progam to US$5bn
It is the third time this year that the program has expanded amid booming demand for sophisticated coverage of digital infrastructure assets.
It is the third time this year that the program has expanded amid booming demand for sophisticated coverage of digital infrastructure assets.
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‘Super’ El Nino threatens to leave under-insured Asia behind the curve: Munich Re’s Hitesh Kotak
Regional CEO tells InsuranceAsia News' Between the Lines podcast that Asia's 88% insurance gap is 'complacent', while he also discusses AI liability, data centre risks, and what is next after 1.7 renewals.
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APAC (re)insurers poised to seize AI chip opportunity – yet data gaps, cat risks, and a capacity squeeze loom
Surging AI-driven semiconductor investment across Asia brings billion-dollar opportunities – and major underwriting headaches.
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Australia’s M&A rules becomes DNA of dealmaking as cross-border execution risk rises
Mandatory merger control regime, which came into force in January, has not led to a slowdown in M&A volumes, but transaction liability specialists and advisers say regulatory approval is now being considered much earlier in the process.
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Carriers navigating emerging drone, eVTOL risks with measured caution as China’s low-altitude economy takes off
APAC is set to become the fastest-growing region for drones and eVTOL, but insurers remain cautious amid regulatory fragmentation and limited loss data, Markel's Jenny Choi tells InsuranceAsia News.
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BP Marsh homes in on ‘tremendous opportunities’ in APAC insurance distribution niche
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AI rollout, war impacts to drive specialty innovation in greater China: Markel’s Chelsea Jiang
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Hong Kong’s first virtual insurer eyes Malaysia-led Southeast Asia push after hitting ‘critical’ US$100m revenue milestone
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‘Forerunners in the unforeseeable’: Knightcorp challenges the status quo in Australia’s consolidated insurance market
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‘We’re in for the long haul’: Valueattics Re targets steady growth with domestic gains, regional moves
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Australia’s M&A rules becomes DNA of dealmaking as cross-border execution risk rises
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Marsh confirms full ownership of Thailand subsidiary, rebrands as Marsh Risk Thailand
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KKR joins Amwins–Dragoneer consortium in US$5.4bn Steadfast bid
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IAG makes remedy offer to ACCC to secure US$970m RAC deal approval
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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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Unlike acute illnesses, dementia creates a long tail of financial need and its impact extends well beyond patients.
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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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Howden names Elizabeth Antoine as partner for aviation in Australia
In the role, she will lead the establishment and growth of Howden's new aviation practice in Australia.
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Pinnacle Underwriting taps James Kyte as casualty, financial lines head for ANZ
He joins the Australian fac specialist MGA from Hannover Re, where he was a senior underwriter for cyber and facultative casualty for Australasia.
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Howden bolsters Japan natural resources team with Junichiro Ito as new head
Tokyo-based Ito joins from GE Vernova, having previously spent over 17 years in underwriting roles with Tokio Marine across Singapore and Japan.
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Lloyd’s coverholder Salt hires Chris Dent as marine manager
Sydney-based Dent, who has more than 20 years of marine insurance experience, joins from QBE.
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Sompo names Claire Chin as APAC head of enterprise risk management and operations
She joins from AIG, where she has been head of risk for Southeast Asia and Malaysia since January 2017.
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Tower appoints Len Elikhis as CFO
Elikhis, who joins from PPS Mutual in New Zealand, will start the new role in November.
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Marsh Risk bolsters Asia marine team with trio appointment
Michael Walls, marine, cargo and logistics leader for Asia, confirms the appointments of Deborah Errappa, James Gargrave joining and Haroun Shadid.
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Aon appoints Joe Liang as executive chairman of reinsurance for greater China
He will be based in Hong Kong and report to Rupert Moore, CEO of Asia Pacific for reinsurance.
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Marsh Thailand promotes Warakan Suwannaard to country sales leader
Bangkok-based Suwannaard will drive growth across the broker's product lines.
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Gallagher Re hires Sisouda Dayre as operations director for APAC
Singapore-based Dayre was most recently regional head of health operations for APAC at Allianz Partners.
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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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US$100bn cat bond market ‘in reach’ as 2026 heads for record issuance: Gallagher Re
Strong demand from investors for new perils and for risk from underrepresented regions such as Asia Pacific, according to Jason Bolding, CEO of Gallagher Securities.
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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.
Marine market held its nerve through ‘strange and acute’ Middle East crisis: Markel’s Chelsea Jiang
Chelsea Jiang, managing director greater China at Markel International, discusses the Lloyd’s carrier’s ambitions in the region and how the marine insurance market responded to the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz.
‘We have to be robust, stable through this cycle’: Swiss Re CorSo’s Robert Hunziker
Robert Hunziker, Asia head at Swiss Re CorSo, sits down with InsuranceAsia News to discuss the progress the commercial insurer has made in the region since its reorganisation last year and its strategic priorities.
Risk management: "Adequate liability limits are therefore an essential component of risk management for high-hazard operations."
Marc Burban, Asian Risks Management Services