-
- April 13 2022
Xenia takes majority stake in HK’s Capstone Insurance Brokers
The deal for the financial lines and digital assets broker is the UK specialty broker's first overseas.
-
- April 13 2022
Asia’s agri market sees parametric growth
The sector is faced with a significant protection gap that needs more innovative underwriting.
-
- April 12 2022
Vivek Nath to lead WTW India as acquisition completes
The broker now directly employs over 4,000 people in the country.
-
- April 11 2022
Marsh appoints CEO for Thailand
Current CEO Simon Cooling is relocating to Australia for a new client role with the broker.
-
- April 11 2022
Sompo International opens Tokyo office
Former AIG veteran will head the new unit.
-
- April 7 2022
Lloyd’s Asia CEO to join Tokio Marine Kiln as Asia MD
Pavlos Spyropoulos is replacing Alex Dugand who is returning to London for an international role.
-
- April 7 2022
HKIA asks for co-operation over city-wide Covid testing
Companies asked to encourage employees to test and to put in place business continuity measures.
-
- April 6 2022
China’s liability market grows as motor premiums slow
While the legal system isn't as favourable, there is plenty of room for product innovation.
-
- March 30 2022
Axa XL appoints new Australia head of distribution
The director is relocating from Hong Kong to Sydney and starts on April 1.
-
- March 30 2022
Dual sells Asia financial lines, cyber portfolio to Chubb
The MGA's Hong Kong and Singapore units had used MSIG as an underwriter.
-
- March 29 2022
CPIC P&C arm hits US$1bn net profit in 2021
Agriculture, liability and health lines all saw double digit GWP growth during the year.
-
- March 29 2022
Asia events market tries to shrug off pandemic hits
There are signs of life but Covid-19 connected cover is not an option unless governments are involved.
-
- March 28 2022
Governments should step up nat cat market outreach
Recent flooding in Malaysia and Australia reinforce urgency in setting up protection schemes.
-
- March 24 2022
Howden Specialty hires former Marsh exec in Singapore
The new director will be focused on renewable energy, downstream energy and construction.
-
- March 24 2022
Australia flood claims reach US$1.8bn: ICA
Over 159,000 claims lodged with insurers in one of the country's worst flooding disasters.
-
- March 23 2022
TransRe deal to expand Berkshire Hathaway’s Asia footprint
The P&C reinsurer has offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, Tokyo and Sydney.
-
- March 22 2022
Bridging Asia’s environmental liability insurance gap
Tightening regulations and heightened awareness are driving demand in a complex risk environment.
-
- March 17 2022
Suncorp sees 34,000 flood claims, ups nat cat allowance
The group is forecasting a net retained loss of US$54m as it seeks recoveries from reinsurance.
-
- March 16 2022
PSC in talks to acquire Hong Kong specialty broker: sources
The Australian group already owns three brokers in the territory.
-
- March 15 2022
Markel targets US$100m GWP in Asia
Simon Wilson, president of the firm's international arm, has articulated future plans.
