Asia’s aviation risk rises as airlines hustle for business
July 14 2021 by Nick Ferguson-
Baltimore bridge loss reserve hits US$2.8bn, topping Costa Concordia; Q2 marine reserving at risk
- April 28
US State of Maryland settles with MV Dali's owner and operator but not shipbuilder Hyundai, as the bridge collapse loss estimate rises to the largest marine insured loss ever.
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Japan’s space programme stumbles with back‑to‑back failures, but insurers remain grounded
- April 28
Recent failures of Japan's Kairos and H3 rockets were reportedly uninsured and are not expected to materially impact space insurer profitability, although launch delays may have minor indirect effects.
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Exclusive: Kelvin Woo set to leave QBE for Sompo Hong Kong role
- April 28
Hong Kong-based Woo, who was head of corporate underwriting for Hong Kong and Macau, will join the Japanese insurer in a distribution role next month, InsuranceAsia News understands.
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Howden appoints Kyle Chan as senior director for M&A in Asia
- April 28
Hong Kong-based Chan was most recently a consultant lawyer for transactions with legal firm Linklaters.
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BHSI | D&O in Asia in 2026: navigating geopolitics, insolvencies, and digital crackdowns without breaking the bank
A soft market presents organisations with opportunities to strengthen resilience, although the abundance of capacity is unlikely to persist.
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QBE | Elevating customer experience, humanising claims: QBE Asia’s ‘Solutions in a Box’
Vastly improving turnaround times and personalising service delivery, QBE Asia’s award-winning, end-to-end bundled claims solutions is a game-changer for the insurance industry.
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Beazley | What does cyber protection look like from day 1 to day 600 and beyond?
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern, but a governance issue that belongs on the boardroom agenda.
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Sedgwick | Preparing for the next storm
Insurance industry needs to recalibrate, invest in innovation and strengthen systems, talent and data practices.