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- April 2 2021
Ever Given: uncertainty reigns over losses
Legal disputes could be at the heart of any claims payout.
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- April 1 2021
Secondary perils on increase in APAC: Swiss Re
The reinsurer's chief economist warns that climate change has no "expiry date" in the group's latest Sigma report.
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- March 31 2021
Ever Given claims to run into ‘hundreds of millions’
A claim may be advanced by the Suez Canal Authority against the owner, an expert tells IAN.
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- March 30 2021
Ever Given: wider marine insurance market to see limited impact
AGCS expert tells IAN it is still too early to predict overall losses.
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- March 29 2021
IAG pegs recent flood losses at US$153m
NSW and Queensland see 25,000 claims so far according to the Insurance Council of Australia.
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- March 24 2021
HK-based Lloyd’s coverholder eyes Asia cyber market
Industry sources say the Pandamatics Underwriting start-up will hopefully spur competition.
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- March 22 2021
NSW floods to bring ‘significant’ commercial claims
Market sources tell IAN the loss situation is "dynamic" as Sydney dam overflows.
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- March 18 2021
Singapore’s 2020 P&C underwriting profit hits US$177m
GIA data shows specialty lines fell to a US$20m loss although GWP was up 10% to US$590m.
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- March 18 2021
Japan 1.4 wind hikes to top 7.5%: sources
IAN understands earthquake renewal rates are also set to climb by up to 5%.
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- March 17 2021
Marsh rebrand has one eye on the competition
Global broker does away with JLT brand acquired in 2019 as Aon/WTW deal progresses.
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- March 15 2021
Ted Wai to leave FWD in Hong Kong: sources
IAN understands the general insurance head — in situ since 2013 — decided to leave last week.
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- March 12 2021
AIA sees 2021 momentum after challenging year
A Hong Kong-based broker tells IAN that business is 'returning to normal' after the 2020 downturn.
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- March 11 2021
APRA: No tolerance for further Allianz Australia shortcomings
Insurer and regulator agree to finalise a risk and compliance transition plan by March 19.
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- March 10 2021
Jarrod Hill to join IAG amid management reshuffle
Former Chubb country president starts in September as Amanda Whiting handed New Zealand CEO role.
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- March 9 2021
IAG sale of BCC in spotlight amid Greensill collapse
Australian insurer says it sold stake in trade credit player to Tokio Marine before the disputed policies were written.
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- March 8 2021
Greensill Capital: BCC underwriter ‘exceeded authority’
Court documents seen by IAN put the spotlight on two trade credit policies issued by the Tokio Marine subsidiary.
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- March 5 2021
PSC eyes acquisition spree following UK, HK deals
MD Tony Robinson tells IAN the firm has also merged a trio of Hong Kong purchases.
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- March 3 2021
Prudential’s Asia sales take HK hit but profit climbs 12%
CEO Mike Wells is looking to raise up to US$3bn and wants more shareholders in the region.
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- March 3 2021
FWD poised for Indonesia growth as it seals BRI Life deal
The HK-based insurer takes a 29.86% stake in the life player and teams up with the country's largest bank.
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- March 2 2021
Terence Chen resigns from Asia-Pacific P&C Insurance: sources
The Hong Kong general manager joined the firm earlier in the year after 25 years at Ping An.
