Australian MGA Criterion Underwriting expands into New Zealand
March 8 2024 by Heather Ng
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Provident Insurance’s FY 2024 COR at 96.9%, operating performance supported by positive underwriting: AM Best
- December 12
AM Best has upgraded the Kiwi niche mechanical breakdown and private motor vehicle carrier's financial strength rating to “B+” (good) and long-term issuer credit rating (LT ICR) to “bbb-” (good) with a stable outlook.
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Malaysian Re to maintain stability in underwriting performance: Fitch
- December 10
The rating agency has affirmed the rating at 'A' (strong) with a stable outlook for the reinsurer citing its ability to manage potential volatility and earnings dependence on local voluntary cessions.
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HDI Global Australia brings onboard ex-QBE Geoff Pratt as aviation underwriting manager
- December 9
Pratt, who was aviation manager for the northern region and business relationship manager for the Australian insurer based in Brisbane, will relocate to Sydney for the new role.
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Starr Insurance appoints Gerald MacDonald as APAC CUO
- December 9
Singapore-based MacDonald was earlier underwriter at Renaissance Re and Aspen Re.
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